CDR Psychosocial Group Facilitator

Society of St James; Southampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days pro-rata annual leave

Flexible working options

Buying additional annual leave

Comprehensive induction and training

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted laptops and computers

Electric Car Scheme

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Society of St James (SSJ) in Hampshire's Southampton area is recruiting for a Recovery Service team member to support clients addressing drug and alcohol use within the community. You will help run a person-centered program based in Southampton, using ACT-informed approaches and trauma-informed practices.

Responsibilities include group sessions and one-to-one support, attending multi-agency meetings, keeping welfare records, and arranging transport and off-site activities to promote engagement

Qualifications

• Experience delivering ACT-based interventions.
• Ability to facilitate groups and provide one-to-one support.
• Excellent listening and communication skills.
• Team-oriented and trauma-informed approach.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate groups and provide one-to-one sessions.
• Offer emotional support in-person and via Zoom.
• Attend and arrange multi-agency meetings.
• Maintain daily welfare records in the team database.
• Organise off-site activities and accompany clients to appointments.

Skills

ACT model

Group facilitation

One-to-one support

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Job description

Employment Type

Full Time

Application Start Date

05-10-2026

Application End Date

04-11-2026

Location

Southampton

State/County

Hampshire

Country

United Kingdom

Work Style

On-site

Non-profit charitable organisations

Description

Southampton Psychosocial Service, Community Day Rehab

Salary Scale: 22 - 26 (£26,986 - £30,561 per annum)

About Us

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.

The Impact You'll Make

You will be part of a team that is developing an innovative person-centered Recovery Service based in Southampton. The program is designed for clients who wish to address their drug/alcohol use whilst remaining in their local community, using a Behaviour Change model and trauma-informed interventions (such as Acceptance & Commitment therapy groups, Mindfulness & Self Compassion based practices, one-to-one sessions, Arts and Crafts, Education, and Fitness Activities).

Responsibilities include group facilitation, providing one-to-one sessions, offering emotional support both online via Zoom and in person, attending and arranging multi-agency meetings, and working closely with internal services and external agencies. You will also help run a busy open-plan service (including answering phones), keep daily records of clients’ welfare within the team and database system, take clients to appointments or support them to arrange appointments, and organise off-site activities.

Who we're looking for

• An enthusiastic professional dedicated to supporting individuals addressing alcohol and drug 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.

What we can offer you:

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


• B lue 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.