Overview:
Change Grow Live are a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, 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.
Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Homeless Outreach Worker to work within our Manchester Service, engaging with people experiencing rough sleeping with the aim of moving them into more settled lifestyles.
Where: Manchester
Hours: Full time, 37.5 per week
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Responsibilities:
As part of the Outreach Team, you’ll help people get to where they want to be and make a difference in their lives.
You will work directly with individuals experiencing homelessness and substance misuse with the aim of building trusting relationships on the streets, that facilitates the provision of harm reduction interventions and encourages entry into structured drug/alcohol treatment. You will work in collaboration with other professionals such as colleagues from the Manchester Homeless Partnership, and act as a vital bridge between accommodation and other partnership services.
Enjoying a bit of paperwork and attention to detail is important as you will have to record information about the interventions you provide and you will complete assessments/risk reviews, facilitate medical appointments with the clinical team and support individuals to develop their individualised recovery plan.
No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key. Some knowledge of one or more of the following is required:
Homelessness
Mental health
Criminal Justice System
Substance misuse
Does this role sound perfect for you? Do you have a determined approach to finding solutions? if so, we want to hear from you.
What We Offer
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Enjoy a dedicated weekly Wellness Hour, access to our Wellness Hub, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental and emotional health.
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We’re committed to your development, with extensive training, funded learning, and pathways into senior or specialist roles.
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Benefit from transparent pay, a contributory pension scheme, and additional support through our wellbeing resources.
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Start with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays(pro rata), increasing to the maximum 30 days over five years of service.
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Join a supportive, values-led team where you’ll feel encouraged and valued from your very first day.
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Where possible, we’re open to discussing working patterns that help you maintain a healthy work–life balance.
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Enjoy discounts on shopping, cinema trips, holidays and more, along with our Refer a Friend scheme.
Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.
As we want to get to know you, not an AI tool. Please make sure your application is written in your own words and genuinely reflects your skills, experience and motivation for this role
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.
Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41) ILW / OLW /Fringe: N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Interview Date: 12/8/2026 Closing Date: 31/7/2026 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Kerry Owen |
[email protected] : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
