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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 use 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 also list our jobs on Indeed and greater.jobs.

“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.”
— Vicky Maloney (CEO)

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!

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Generous Annual Leave
Generous Annual Leave

30 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata), because rest matters, and so does work-life balance.

Long Service Leave
Long Service Leave

After 3 years with 95% attendance, you will receive 20 extra days' leave as a thank-you for your dedication.

Competitive Pay
Competitive Pay

Our salaries are benchmarked and competitive across the charity and health sectors.

Flexible Working
Flexible Working

We support modern working patterns that suit your life, role and wellbeing.

Supervision & Support
Supervision & Support

Receive structured supervision every six weeks in a supportive, reflective space.

Team Culture
Team Culture

We invest in team building, peer support and collaboration through regular meetings and away days.

1 Day, Paid Volunteering Leave
1 Day, Paid Volunteering Leave

One day, paid leave per year to volunteer at your chosen charity or good cause.

Pension Contribution
Pension Contribution

Early Break contributes 6% to your pension to support your future security.

Modern Equipment
Modern Equipment

Get access to up-to-date tech and resources to do your best work.

Comprehensive Induction
Comprehensive Induction

Start with confidence through a structured induction and support from welcoming colleagues.

A Culture of Inclusion
A Culture of Inclusion

We are actively anti-discriminatory and committed to ensuring our organisation is safe, inclusive and empowering for everyone.

Click Here To View Our Live Vacancies
Click Here To View Our Live Vacancies

Current Job Vacancies

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Young People’s Specialist Substance Use Worker
Jun 11
Blackburn with Darwen
Young People’s Specialist Substance Use Worker
Blackburn with Darwen

Deliver a one-to-one case work role with young people who have a range of issues and who may be at risk of or involved in primarily substance use, criminal activity, be exploited, may have learning difficulties or other vulnerabilities.

Blackburn with Darwen
Specialist Substance Service Team Leader
Jun 19
Bury, Oldham, Rochdale
Specialist Substance Service Team Leader
Bury, Oldham, Rochdale

Provide day to day support to management team in creating and maintaining the highest standards in clinical service delivery to clients where substance use is an issue.

Bury, Oldham, Rochdale
Young People’s Specialist Substance Use Worker
Jun 22
Oldham
Young People’s Specialist Substance Use Worker
Oldham

Deliver a one-to-one case work role with young people who have a range of issues and who may be at risk of or involved in primarily substance use, criminal activity, be exploited, may have learning difficulties or other vulnerabilities.

Oldham
Parent Support Worker
Jun 22
Salford, Trafford, Bury
Parent Support Worker
Salford, Trafford, Bury

This is a new project in Early Break. The focus will develop a responsive service based on the needs of parents within an existing young people’s drug and alcohol treatment system.

Salford, Trafford, Bury
Young People’s Specialist Substance Use Worker
Jul 6
Bury
Young People’s Specialist Substance Use Worker
Bury

Deliver a one-to-one case work role with young people who have a range of issues and who may be at risk of or involved in primarily substance use, criminal activity, be exploited, may have learning difficulties or other vulnerabilities.

Bury
Emotional Health & Wellbeing Worker, Safe Zones
Jul 9
Bury
Emotional Health & Wellbeing Worker, Safe Zones
Bury

Delivery of effective brief intervention support with young people who have experienced a mental health crisis at the Bury Safe Zone service.

Bury

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.

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Job & Vacancy FAQ’s

  • We operate across Greater Manchester and East Lancashire—including Bury, Rochdale, Oldham, Salford, Trafford, and Blackburn with Darwen. Some roles are community-based, others office-based or hybrid.

  • 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.

  • We regularly recruit for:

    • Emotional wellbeing practitioners

    • Family workers

    • Substance misuse practitioners

    • Outreach and engagement staff

    • Admin and operations roles

    • Training and education leads

  • 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

  • You can stay connected to Early Break in various ways listed below:

  • 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.