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Early Break Jobs
& Vacancies
Make Your Work Matter
At Early Break, we believe every role, whether on the frontline or behind the scenes, has the power to change lives.
We’re a progressive, values-led charity working with young people, families and communities to support emotional wellbeing, reduce harm, and build brighter futures.
Since 1994, we’ve grown from a specialist substance misuse service into an organisation offering emotional health support, family interventions, advocacy, training, and more. Our award-winning programmes now reach across Greater Manchester and East Lancashire, and we’re still growing.
We’re proud of our culture. It’s shaped by compassion, honesty, fairness, and an unwavering commitment to equity and inclusion. We don’t just talk about values, we live them every day.
Read on to find out about our amazing employee benefits, or scroll directly to our current vacancies.
“We believe that our best and most valued resource is our workforce and the expectations of their abilities to deliver an exceptional service to young people.”
Your Wellbeing Matters
We believe great work starts with great support. Our benefits reflect the value we place on you, your wellbeing, and your time with us.
We provide amazing employee benefits!
Current Job Vacancies
If you’re interested in joining a workplace where your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your role truly makes a difference, check out our current vacancies below.
If no positions are currently listed, follow us on LinkedIn to stay notified about future opportunities.
Job & Vacancy FAQ’s
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We operate across Greater Manchester and East Lancashire—including Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Salford, Trafford, Bolton, and Blackburn with Darwen. Some roles are community-based, others office-based or hybrid.
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It depends on the role. Some positions require specialist qualifications or experience; others offer training and are suitable for early-career applicants with the right values.
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We regularly recruit for:
Emotional wellbeing practitioners
Family workers
Substance misuse practitioners
Outreach and engagement staff
Admin and operations roles
Training and education leads
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Click on a vacancy above to read the job description and person specification and complete your application online.
If you have any questions, contact us
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You can stay connected to Early Break in various ways listed below:
Join our mailing list (we send out the occasional updates (nothing spammy) directly to your inbox)
Follow our social media accounts
Read our blog
Take part in our research
Undergo our training courses
Donate to the wellbeing fund
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If you or someone you know needs urgent help, you can access our list of emergency and useful helpline numbers by clicking the Get Help Now.
This will open a quick-reference popup with 24/7 services and support lines for mental health, safeguarding, substance use, and crisis care.