CDR Psychosocial Group Facilitator

The Society of St James; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Flexible working

Additional annual leave

Induction and training

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work

Discounted laptops & Jamie's Computers

Electric Car Scheme

Blue Light Card

Job summary

The Society of St James in Portsmouth is seeking an enthusiastic professional to support individuals addressing drug and alcohol use. You will facilitate group sessions and provide one-to-one support within a flexible, collaborative charity environment.

We value equal opportunities and trauma-informed practices, offering 25 days pro-rata annual leave, flexible working options, induction and training, and employee support services as part of a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT).
• Experience facilitating groups and delivering one-to-one support.
• Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team.
• Strong organisational skills for client records and admin tasks.
• Proficient in identifying and managing risk safely.
• High self-awareness and commitment to Equal Opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate groups and provide one-to-one support to clients.
• Maintain timely client records and handle daily administrative tasks.
• Identify and manage risk safely within a trauma-informed framework.
• Collaborate effectively with the team to support clients.

Skills

ACT model

Group facilitation

One-to-one support

Active listening & communication

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Record keeping & admin

Risk identification & management

Equal opportunities & trauma-informed

Job description

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• An enthusiastic professional dedicated to supporting individuals addressing drug and alcohol use.
• A flexible team player willing to adapt to client needs, including working Monday to Friday with occasional evenings and weekends.
• A self-aware individual committed to equal opportunities, trauma-informed practices, and constructive teamwork.

Essential Qualities and Skills

• Strong working knowledge of the Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) model.
• Proven ability to confidently facilitate groups and deliver one-to-one support.
• Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills to build healthy relationships with clients.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
• Strong organisational skills to keep timely client records and manage daily administrative tasks.
• Proficient in identifying and managing risk safely.
• High level of self-awareness and understanding of Equal Opportunities principles.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Charity and Housing Association. The Society of St James (SSJ) has been working in Hampshire for over 50 years, delivering high impact, person-centred, accommodation services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness, problematic substance use and mental health problems. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most at risk and socially excluded members of society.

SSJ recognises that our staff are our greatest assets. We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping people at risk:

• 25 days pro-rata annual leave plus public holidays
• Flexible working options
• Buying additional annual leave
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Counselling, financial, personal support and health and well-being services via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie's Computers
• Electric Car Scheme
• Blue Light Card

SSJ are an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. At SSJ, we recognise the benefits of a supported workplace. SSJ is affiliated with Unite the Union. To learn more about their membership benefits or to sign up, you can visit their official website.