Community Educator in Preston

Change Grow Live is a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives. Our core values are "Be open, be compassionate and be bold" and our teams apply these daily, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Community Educator to join our Inspire service! This role is Lancashire wide, delivering mainly face to face targeted training and education sessions to communities and partner organisations – although there will be some element of online delivery as required. The role will also lead in partnership with the other Community Educator the development and production of alcohol and drug-related resources for the community to reduce harm, raise awareness and promote services, liaising closely with colleagues across the service and region to ensure joined‑up working.

Where: Lancashire-wide

Hours: Full time, 37.5hrs per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Responsibilities

• Delivery of training and awareness raising sessions with audiences of varying levels of knowledge.
• Utilise digital platforms to deliver sessions as well as face to face delivery.
• Planning and evaluation of training or education programmes.
• Organising events and campaigns to promote or raise awareness of messages.
• Responsibility for risk management and Health & Safety requirements of the delivered training events.
• Developing promotional or awareness raising materials and content.
• Developing campaigns to raise awareness of subject matter focussed on identified cohorts.
• Produce reports on the effectiveness of harm reduction campaigns and messages using qualitative and quantitative mechanisms.
• Understanding of current developments and priorities in substance misuse policy at a national and local level.
• Work collaboratively and utilise the significant knowledge and experience of colleagues and service leads to ensure the accuracy of messages provided.
• Build and maintain networks and effective working relationships with a full range of health professionals, statutory officers, and community/voluntary workers.

About you

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent training and presentation skills and the ability to tailor messages to a wide range of audiences and communities.
• Experience in planning, delivery and evaluation of a training programme.
• Ability to work independently, but also to contribute to team working.
• Ability to be flexible in working arrangements and work to tight deadlines.
• Ability to create a range of new harm reduction and health promotion resources in a variety of formats including digital which meet the needs of the population.
• Advanced IT skills including the use of MS Teams, PowerPoint, social media, websites and apps.
• Knowledge of drug and or alcohol use and the relevant harm minimisation messages, or the ability to develop knowledge in this area.
• Understanding of current developments and priorities in substance misuse policy at a national and local level.
• Experience of liaising and working with professionals from a variety of services.
• Evaluation and report writing skills.
• A commitment to personal development.
• The ability to work outside office hours as and when required.

What We Offer

• Enjoy a dedicated weekly Wellness Hour, access to our Wellness Hub, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental and emotional health.
• We’re committed to your development, with extensive training, funded learning, and pathways into senior or specialist roles.
• Benefit from transparent pay, a contributory pension scheme, and additional support through our wellbeing resources.
• Start with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), increasing to the maximum 30 days over five years of service.
• Join a supportive, values‑led team where you’ll feel encouraged and valued from your very first day.
• Where possible, we’re open to discussing working patterns that help you maintain a healthy work‑life balance.
• Enjoy discounts on shopping, cinema trips, holidays and more, along with our Refer a Friend scheme.

Please read attached Job Description for a more detailed outline of responsibilities and Person Specifications. Direct applications only; we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy. Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time‑limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)

Interview Date: 6/7/2026

Closing Date: 28/6/2026

Contact: Emma Foster (Lancashire Complete Service (NEW)) | emma.foster@cgl.org.uk | 07717141106