Programmes Facilitator

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

Job summary

A community support organization in Devizes is seeking a Recovery Worker to support service users recovering from drug and alcohol dependence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong recovery focus, possess knowledge of psychosocial interventions, and have the sensitivity needed to work with diverse needs. This role offers competitive salary and benefits including 25 days annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)

Paid Wellness hour each week

Contributory pension scheme

Employee Assist Programme

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with service users in recovery.
• Commit to information governance processes.
• Seek out learning opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Work with service users to initiate recovery.
• Develop and deliver group psychosocial interventions.
• Assess suitability for groups related to risk and needs.

Skills

Sensitivity in working with complex and diverse needs

Recovery focus

Knowledge of psychosocial interventions

Ability to manage change

Job description

About the role

• You will work with service users to initiate recovery from drug and / or alcohol dependence, to enable service users in the prison to build their own recovery capital and to support them to move into long term sustained recovery and social (re)integration.
• To develop and deliver group psychosocial interventions. This involves facilitating Foundations of Rehabilitation programme, in addition to pod working tailored to the needs of the caseload.
• To be creative and innovative so that the post best meets the needs of the service user, promoting access into treatment, and encouraging engagement with underrepresented communities.
• Assess suitability for groups related to risk and special needs, working closely with prison partners to schedule attendance.

About you

• Sensitivity in working with complex and diverse needs.
• Demonstrate a strong recovery focus and have knowledge of a range of psychosocial interventions.
• Ability to manage change successfully in a way that prioritises the needs of service users.
• Understand the importance of information governance processes and commit to follow and apply all necessary safeguards.
• Seek out learning opportunities to improve and broaden your professional knowledge and skills and to contribute and oversee the learning and development of others.

What we will give to you

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service “Capped at 30 days”
• Paid ‘Wellness’ hour each week along with a ‘Wellness’ hub and Employee Assist Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Several 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 outlined in the job description. This will help us understand how your skills and experiences align with the requirements of the role.

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.

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 (£27,861.26 - £32,002.35) ILW / OLW / Fringe N / A - Outside London Weighting Area Interview Date 8 / 12 / 2025 Closing Date 30 / 11 / 2025