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Join Our Compassionate CYP Team at Change Grow Live in HMYOI Wetherby!
Change Grow Live is a national charity dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those accessing our services. Our core values be open, be compassionate and be bold guide us as we offer support and respect in a safe environment, treating each person as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.
We’re excited to offer a brand-new opportunity as an
Early Intervention Coordinator to support early intervention and prevention work within a secure estate setting. Based at HMYOI Wetherby, you'll deliver substance use awareness sessions, group work, and support through the PSHE curriculum—ensuring young people have timely access to the help they need.
You'll also contribute to digital engagement, help shape a potential Peer Mentor programme, and work across additional sites including Adel Beck and Aldine House. If you're passionate about making a difference and empowering young people to make healthier choices, we’d love to hear from you.
Where HMYOI Wetherby with occassional travel to Adel Beck and Aldine Hourse
Full Time Hours 37.5 per week,
Full Time Salary Range £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 dependant on experience (pro rata for part time)
- please note 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.
About the role
- Coordinate and deliver early intervention, prevention, and education initiatives across three secure estate settings, including group work and training programmes.
- Increase the visibility and accessibility of the service for children, young people, families, and partners—encouraging timely referrals for specialist support.
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with prison staff, education teams, and key partners to support collaborative, high-quality delivery.
- Develop engaging educational resources, digital content, and awareness campaigns to improve service engagement and visibility within secure environments.
- Complete Comprehensive Healthcare Assessment Tools (CHAT) for all new receptions at HMYOI Wetherby and represent the service at key prison and health forums.
- Champion youth voice through co-production, ensure accurate data collection and reporting, and uphold confidentiality to build trust and rapport.
About you
We are looking for someone with
- Experience working with young people in one-to-one and group settings, with a solid understanding of the challenges they face—particularly around substance use and safeguarding.
- Proven ability to work in an outcomes-focused environment, meeting KPIs and project deadlines while delivering high-quality support.
- Confident in conducting needs assessments, maintaining accurate records, and producing reports within required timeframes.
- Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to engage effectively with young people, professionals, and partner agencies.
- Experience delivering training to a variety of audiences and building positive, collaborative relationships with external partners.
- Full UK driving licence, access to a vehicle, and willingness to travel; ability to obtain full prison vetting clearance.
Desirable Criteria
- Experience supporting children and young people within secure estate settings.
- Background in developing educational content tailored to young people.
- Experience working with young people with additional needs, including SEND and SEMH, with the ability to adapt approaches accordingly.
- A recognised Youth Work qualification or equivalent.
What we will give to you
- 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
- Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
- Contributory pension scheme
- A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
- A friendly and supportive team
- Training, career development & progression opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme.
If you’re passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and want to be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in creating positive change where it’s needed most.
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.
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
The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and obtain either HMPPS security clearance
CGL points 23 to 28 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35)
N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
24/7/2025
20/7/2025
Jemma Holmes |
[email protected]This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
