Community Engagement Courier

Overview:

Change Grow Live Manchester is an integrated drug and alcohol service providing a range of interventions and treatment options for people experiencing problems with substance misuse, regardless of substance or age.

This will include organising items for delivery, planning routes to optimise travel time, and building positive relationships with our stakeholders.

You will be provided with a full induction, training, and supervision. We support all staff with their ongoing learning and development.

Contract Type: Fixed Term contract for 12 months (days and times to be determined)

Salary: £13,950.88 - £14,680.19 based on 22.5 hours per week, (£23,400.00 - £24,466.99 Full Time Salary Pro Rata) CGL Scale 17-19 Depending on experience.

Responsibilities:

About the role:

• To collect and deliver clinical items including but not limited to prescriptions, nicotine replacement therapies, vaping equipment, blood products, across Tameside and Manchester
• Securely packing goods into the agreed delivery vehicle in an organised manner that matches the order in which the deliveries will be made
• To ensure all clinical items and prescriptions are stored securely during transit
• Work flexibly across operational sites within an agreed number of hours as required, maintaining the most appropriate level of service provision
• To work towards developing the role with the appropriate support to include possible service user interventions, including Carbon Monoxide testing, prison gate pick-ups, inpatient rehab/detox visits

About you:

• Good People skills and willingness to work flexibly as part of a team
• A clear understanding of the need for and ability to deliver quality services
• Experience of working in a customer service environment
• Ability to coordinate delivery routes around Greater Manchester
• Basic knowledge of handheld devices and relevant electronic applications
• Good awareness of confidentiality, data protection and security of goods
• Some knowledge, or willingness to learn about, safeguarding and how to escalate concerns
• Knowledge of local services and geography
• A full UK driving license, Business Insurance and access to vehicle is required for this role

What we will give to you:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising with each years’ service ( “Capped at 30 days)” pro rata
• 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 and receive generous vouchers if candidate is successful.
• Expenses policy for miles accrued.

Please read attached Job Description & Role Specifics for a more detailed outline of responsibilities

If this sounds like you and you’d like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we’d love to talk to you.

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact the recruiting manager by telephone. We also welcome informal visits arranged via the recruiting manager.

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role. You can find out more here Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Salary Range (pro rata if part time): CGL points 17 to 19 (£23,497.50 - £24,466.99)

ILW / OLW /Fringe: N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

Closing Date: 2/2/2025

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Sam Lindsay | Sam.Lindsay@cgl.org.uk

 : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Scheme check at a basic level.