Night Worker

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 Night Worker who has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs.   

  

With this role you’ll be working as part of a small team, based in Brighton and Hove. 

The team supports people with drug and alcohol issues in a rehab environment. 

The role is for  sleep-in pattern based on 3 or 4 day patterns per week.  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.

  

Where: Hove

Hours: 37.5 per week 

Contract Type: 6 Month Fixed Term Contract 

  

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

About the role:  

  

• Respond effectively to issues that arise during evening shifts, de-escalating situations where needed and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Work independently as a lone worker, demonstrating confidence, professionalism, and clear boundaries in a complex, high need setting.
• To act as a point of contact for the St Thomas Fund community in an after-hours capacity.
• Work with the On-Call manager to deal with out of hour emergencies and maintain SU and staff wellbeing and safety.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify needs, risks, and recovery goals, taking appropriate follow-up actions.
• Develop, deliver, and regularly review care and support plans in collaboration with individuals.Assist in the transition of clients between residential and community services, ensuring continuity of care.

  

About you:  

  

• Experience of working with substance misusers
• Understanding of the issues and needs of service users participating in a residential rehabilitation programme.
• Experience of engaging in and delivering programmes that enhance motivation, seek positive change and maintain stability.
• Experience of delivering group and individual based interventions to a client group that can be both challenging and demanding.
• The capacity to innovate, work flexibly on your own initiative as well as part of a team.
• The ability to work calmly in a challenging environment.
• A commitment to reflecting critically upon practice in order to improve the quality of services delivered to our service users, the wider community and those that commission our service.
• Experience of working positively with a range of statutory and voluntary sector agencies.
• Good administrative, recording and reporting skills.

  

What we will give to you:  

  

• 25 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays. Additionally, you'll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years, therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us. 
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme  
• Contributory pension scheme  
• Several benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.  
• A friendly and supportive team  
• Training, career development & progression opportunities  
• Generous 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.  

 

A note about using AI in your application

 

AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.

We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.

There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

 

  

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. 

  

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. 

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

20/9/2026

Closing Date

1/9/2026

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Sam Gallagher | [email protected] | 01273823762

 

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.