Senior Practitioner & Education Partnerships

Change Grow Live; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in Buckinghamshire seeks a Senior Practitioner – Education & Partnerships to engage schools and community partners. This role requires a strong background in youth support, substance misuse prevention, and education program management. The individual will deliver high-quality interventions, manage a team, and drive community engagement efforts. Competitive salary offered, with additional benefits including professional development opportunities and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Paid ‘Wellness’ hour weekly

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assist Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in working with young people with complex needs.
• Understanding of safeguarding and harm reduction strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage substance misuse prevention initiatives.
• Build partnerships with educational institutions and youth services.
• Deliver high-quality psychosocial support for complex cases.

Skills

Multi-agency working

Substance misuse knowledge

Education programme delivery

Staff management

Education

Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Change Grow Liveare 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.

Are you passionate about supporting young people and shaping education-based interventions? We are looking for a Senior Practitioner – Education & Partnerships to lead strategic engagement with schools, colleges, and community partners across Buckinghamshire. This is a unique opportunity to combine frontline expertise with leadership in developing targeted education programmes and partnership work.

Where: Buckinghamshire (Countywide)

Full Time Hours: 37.5 per week

Full Time Salary Range: £32,002.35- £34,214.20*

*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.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a practice lead within our Children & Young People’s Service, working with young people with complex needs.
• Drive the development and delivery of substance misuse prevention and early intervention programmes in educational settings.
• Build strong relationships with schools, PRUs, youth services, and voluntary organisations.
• Represent the service at education forums, safeguarding panels, and partnership boards.
• Line manage the Targeted Intervention Coordinator and oversee the Youth Ambassadors programme.
• Provide training and consultation to professionals on issues facing young people around substance misuse.
• Deliver high-quality interventions for young people with complex needs, including assessments, care planning, and psychosocial support.
• Lead education-focused initiatives such as targeted ter 2 workshops and interventions.
• Develop resources and toolkits for schools and youth settings.
• Ensure accurate data collection and reporting for educational interventions.
• Support the Team Leader with case management, audits, and service development.
• Champion safeguarding and trauma-informed practice across all activities.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in multi-agency working and building strong partnerships.
• Knowledgeable about young people’s substance misuse, safeguarding, and harm reduction.
• Skilled in delivering education programmes and managing staff or volunteers.
• Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).

• You will need to work flexibly countywide across Buckinghamshire so must hold a full UK driving license and have access to a car.

What we Offer

• 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.
• Opportunity to lead and shape a vital service alongside a friendly and supportive team
• Training, career development & progression opportunities
• 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.

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 28 to 30 (£32,002.35 - £34,214.20)

ILW / OLW / Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

Closing Date

19/2/2026

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

Jennie Woodwards | [e-mail]
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.