Careers at Big Life

Lived Experience Involvement Worker

About us

Big Life is in the business of changing lives. We fight inequality by working with people and places to create opportunities and inspire change. Whatever service we deliver to help people to change their lives, we do things the Big Life Way.

Community Voice is a user-led service, run by people who have been affected by drug or alcohol use, which works to get the voices of people who have been affected by drugs and alcohol heard in the commissioning and every day running of drug and alcohol services in Liverpool.

What you’ll be doing

As a Lived Experience Involvement Worker, you will have the opportunity to work as part of the Liverpool team providing first class services to individuals who access the Community Voice service. You will support the expert by experience programme and enable service users, and people with lived experience, to have a voice in Drug and Alcohol Services through a range of engagement, training, and volunteering opportunities.

What we need from you

• You will have the ability to communicate appropriately and develop challenging, motivational, and positive relationships with those with drug and alcohol lived experience.
• You will have the passion to help and support people to share their lived experience.
• You will have lived experience of substance misuse.
• You will have experience of working with a range of service providers and stakeholders.
• You will have the ability to work effectively with a range of people from different skills and backgrounds.
• You will have knowledge of adults at risk and safeguarding.
• You will have a positive outlook and a ‘can do’ attitude.
• You will have personal resilience and a flexible attitude in the face of difficulties.

What we will offer you in return

• An annual salary of £25,119 (NJC 9).
• A permanent, full-time contract (35 hours per week).
• Based in Liverpool City Centre.
• 25 days holiday, and 30 once you’ve been here five years.
• A relaxed culture where you are expected to plan your own day, take breaks when you need them and enjoy your work.
• Ongoing personal and professional development through regular supervision.
• A supportive, flexible approach to managing staff health and wellbeing, including a wide range of perks, schemes, and support.

What next?

If you’re ready to make a difference and support the lives of people in Liverpool and to help them achieve their full potential, then click apply and complete the short application process.

For more information, please contact Sarah Evans at sarah.evans@thebiglifegroup.com

The successful applicant will need to have an Enhanced DBS check.

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and would especially like to hear from applicants from Black, Asian, and other racially marginalised communities.

 The closing date for applications is Tuesday 17 September 2024. Applications received after this time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted. Interviews will take place week commencing 26^th September 2024 with an immediate start date.

Big Life strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can all be ourselves. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society. You can read on our careers site about the actions we are taking ourselves to fight inequality and inspire change.

We actively value the lived experiences and expertise of our staff, volunteers and the people who use our service and see the extra value that they bring to our organisation.