Programme Facilitator

Change Grow Live; Exeter; On-site; GBP 28,557 - 32,802; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Wellness Hour

Employee Assistance

Pension scheme

Discounts

Career progression

Job summary

Change Grow Live in Exeter is looking for a passionate Programmes Facilitator to deliver psychosocial group interventions and to facilitate the Atlas Programme at HMP Exeter. This permanent role is 37.5 hours per week and based in Exeter, with full‑time hours.

You will engage groups, conduct assessments, provide motivational one‑to‑one support and work with prison staff and partner agencies to promote recovery, behaviour change and successful reintegration. DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering or supporting group-based psychosocial interventions.
• Strong understanding of recovery principles and behaviour change.
• Ability to create safe, inclusive and engaging group environments.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Commitment to person-centred care and positive outcomes.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality and information governance.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and evidence-based psychosocial group interventions.
• Facilitate the Atlas Programme and other structured groupwork.
• Encourage participation, challenge thinking patterns and support behaviour change.
• Conduct assessments and determine suitability for interventions.
• Provide motivational one-to-one support to enhance engagement in recovery.
• Work collaboratively with prison staff, healthcare professionals and partner agencies.
• Support reduced harm, improved wellbeing and successful reintegration into the community.

Skills

Group facilitation

Recovery principles

Inclusive environment

Communication skills

Person-centred care

Safeguarding

Confidentiality

Job description

Overview

At Change Grow Live, we believe that every person has the ability to change. Through compassion, respect and evidence-based support, we help people take positive steps towards recovery and build healthier, more fulfilling lives.

Guided by our values of Be Open, Be Compassionate and Be Bold, we are looking for a passionate and skilled Programmes Facilitator to join our team at HMP Exeter.

Are you passionate about group work and helping people achieve lasting recovery?

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives on delivering impactful psychosocial interventions and believes in the power of groups to inspire reflection, build resilience and support meaningful behaviour change. As a Programmes Facilitator, you will empower people affected by drug and alcohol use to build brighter futures through recovery-focused programmes.

Where: Exeter

Hours: 37.5 per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Full-time hours at Change Grow Live are 37.5 hours per week. For part-time roles, the salary and payments will be pro rata based on contracted hours.

Responsibilities

About the Role:

• Deliver engaging and evidence-based psychosocial group interventions.
• Facilitate the Atlas Programme and other structured groupwork.
• Encourage participation, challenge thinking patterns and support behaviour change.
• Conduct assessments and determine suitability for interventions.
• Provide motivational one-to-one support to enhance engagement in recovery.
• Work collaboratively with prison staff, healthcare professionals and partner agencies.
• Support reduced harm, improved wellbeing and successful reintegration into the community.

About you:

• Experience delivering or supporting group-based psychosocial interventions.
• Strong understanding of recovery principles and behaviour change.
• Ability to create safe, inclusive and engaging group environments.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Commitment to person-centred care and positive outcomes.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, confidentiality and information governance.

What we will give to you:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days.
• Paid weekly Wellness Hour and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays and more.
• Friendly, supportive and values-driven team.
• Excellent training and career progression opportunities.

Please note: This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time-limited visas, unfortunately, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions.

Salary Range (pro rata if part time)

CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)

ILW / OLW /Fringe

N/A - Outside London Weighting Area

Interview Date

7/9/2026

Closing Date

20/8/2026

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Emma Harris | [e-mail]

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.