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The Society of St James; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; 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

Job summary

The Society of St James is a dynamic charity and housing association based in Hampshire, delivering recovery-focused accommodation services to adults and youths facing homelessness and substance use issues.

This role contributes to a new person-centered Recovery Service in Portsmouth, using behavioural change and trauma-informed approaches including Acceptance & Commitment therapy, mindfulness, self-compassion, and related activities.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include group facilitation and one-to-one sessions.
• Provide emotional support online via Zoom and in person.
• Attend multi-agency meetings and coordinate with internal/external services.
• Keep daily welfare records in the team database.
• Help transport clients to appointments or assist in arranging them.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

(May include occasional weekend and evening work)

Permanent

Salary Scale: 22 - 26 (£21,880.54 – £24,779.19 per annum, based on 30 hours per week)

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 Portsmouth. 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, Acupuncture, and Fitness Activities).

Responsibilities

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 drug and alcohol 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.

What we can offer you:

• 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
• Blue Light Card

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:

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.

Application Closing Date: Friday 2nd October 2026

Interview: Interviews will be held in person at Community Day Rehab on Friday 9th October 2026.

Successful candidates will be contacted by Monday 5th October 2026 and invited to interview. Please ensure you keep the interview date available should you be invited.

Due to the high number of expected applicants, we do reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier.

Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.