Programme/Groupwork Facilitator

Change Grow Live; Worthing; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Flexible working arrangements

Wellness hour and hub

Pension scheme

Discounts and benefits

Job summary

Change Grow Live in Worthing is seeking a Programme/Groupwork Facilitator to deliver group work programmes for the West Sussex Drug and Alcohol Wellbeing Network, based in Worthing, on a permanent full-time contract. You will record information, manage paperwork, and work with people from diverse backgrounds to make a difference in their lives.

The role requires flexible listening, a person-centred approach and collaboration with clinical colleagues; DBS check applies and visa sponsorship is not

Qualifications

• Experience of facilitating groups or pods and managing group dynamics.
• Knowledge of CBT, REBT and substance use recovery work.
• Experience with Motivational Interviewing and psychosocial interventions.
• Ability to identify group needs and adapt sessions.

Responsibilities

• Provide core psychosocial interventions for drug and alcohol recovery (1:1 and group work).
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support specialist interventions.
• Assist with referrals to treatment and community services.

Skills

Group work

Group dynamics

CBT

REBT

Motivational Interviewing

Psychosocial interventions

Substance use knowledge

Job description

Overview

Change Grow Liveare a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

Our core values are'Be open, be compassionate and be bold'and our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission ofhelping people change the direction of their lives and grow as individuals.

With this role you’ll be working as part of West Sussex Drug and Alcohol Wellbeing Network countywide team, however your base will be in Worthing.

Asa Programme/ Groupwork FacilitatoratChange Grow Live,your main focus will be on delivering group work programmes. You will have to record information about what you do, so enjoying a bit of paperwork, spreadsheets and attention to detail is important. But most of the time you’ll be enjoying working with people from all backgrounds, making a difference to their lives. No two days are the same and we treat every person who comes into our service as an individual, so being flexible, curious and a good listener are key. If this sounds like you we would love to hear from you.

Where:Worthing

Full Time Hours:37.5 per week

Contract: 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:

• Provide core psychosocial interventions relevant to drug and alcohol recovery, including 1:1 key work, pod/ group based work, harm minimisation and brief interventions
• Participate in multi-disciplinary assessments, risk management and planning using whole person and trauma- informed approaches
• Work in collaboration with prescribing and clinical colleagues to support the delivery of specialist interventions
• Support with onward referral to a range of treatment and community support agencies

About you:

• Experience of working with groups/ pods and managing group dynamics such as conflict and challenging behaviour
• Ability to identify the needs of groups
• Knowledge of CBT, REBT, Drug and Alcohol recovery work
• Experience of Motivational Interviewing and Psychosocial Interventions
• Experience of how to work with challenges associated with substance and alcohol use e.g., cravings and triggers.

What we will give to you:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years' service- capped at 30 days
• Flexible working arrangements
• Paid 'Wellness' hour each week along with a 'Wellness' hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• A great selection of benefits incl. discounts for shopping, cinema, holidays, etc.
• A friendly and supportive team
• Training, career development & progression opportunities

Please ensure that when completing your application form and supporting statement, you reflect on the details in the Person Specification outlined in the job descriptions. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

A note about using AI in your application

AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.

We want to understand your experiences, achievements and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.

There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience and potential. We look forward to learning more about you.

Please note:

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

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.

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.

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

Closing Date

16/9/2026