Programme Facilitator

Change Grow Live; Eastchurch; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A charity dedicated to recovery and support is seeking a Full-Time Recovery Worker in Eastchurch. The role involves working closely with service users to initiate recovery from substance dependence and delivering psychosocial interventions. Ideal candidates will have a sensitivity to diverse needs and a strong recovery focus. Benefits include 25 days annual leave, wellness programs, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Weekly paid ‘Wellness’ hour

Contributory pension scheme

Shopping discounts

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong recovery focus and knowledge of a range of psychosocial interventions.
• Ability to manage change successfully, prioritising service users' needs.
• Commitment to safeguarding and information governance.

Responsibilities

• Work with service users to initiate recovery from drug and/or alcohol dependence.
• Develop and deliver group psychosocial interventions tailored to needs.
• Create innovative programs that meet service user needs.

Skills

Sensitivity in working with complex and diverse needs

Knowledge of psychosocial interventions

Change management

Proactive learning attitude

Job description

Change Grow Live is a charity dedicated to making a difference in the lives of Service Users by offering support, respect and a safe environment. Our core values are ‘Be open, be compassionate and be bold’ and we strive to help people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.

Where

HMP Swaleside

Full Time Hours

37.5 hours per week

Full Time Salary

£27,861.26 – £32,002.35 per annum (pro‑rated for part‑time roles)

About the role

• Work with service users to initiate recovery from drug and/or alcohol dependence, building their recovery capital and supporting long‑term sustained recovery and social reintegration.
• Develop and deliver group psychosocial interventions, facilitating Foundations of Rehabilitation programmes and pod work tailored to caseload needs.
• Create innovative programmes that best meet service user needs and promote access to treatment, encouraging engagement with under‑represented communities.
• Assess suitability for group work related to risk and special needs, working closely with prison partners to schedule attendance.

About you

• Sensitivity in working with complex and diverse needs.
• A strong recovery focus and knowledge of a range of psychosocial interventions.
• Ability to manage change successfully, prioritising the needs of service users.
• Commitment to information governance processes and safeguarding.
• Proactive learning attitude and willingness to support others’ professional development.

What we will give to you

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), rising by one day for each year of service (capped at 30 days)
• Weekly paid ‘Wellness’ hour, ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training, career development and progression opportunities

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high number of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.