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The Nelson Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + BH

6% employer pension

Training and development

Wellbeing and employee assistance

Death in service (2x salary)

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Eye care scheme

Cycle to Work

Job summary

The Nelson Trust in Bristol is seeking a compassionate Group Interventions Worker (Female Only) to join the Women’s Community Services. You will facilitate psychosocial group interventions and practical support for women affected by substance use and multiple disadvantage, using a trauma-informed approach.

This role involves delivering groups across Horizons partner locations in Bristol, completing holistic needs assessments, advocating for clients, and building partnerships with housing, health

Qualifications

• Deliver psychosocial group interventions and practical support for women affected by substance use and multiple disadvantage.
• Facilitate trauma-informed groups focused on recovery, wellbeing, safety, abuse awareness and personal development.
• Advocate for women and encourage engagement in recovery plans and activities that support positive outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver psychosocial group interventions and practical support for women affected by substance use and multiple disadvantage
• Facilitate trauma-informed groups focused on recovery, wellbeing, safety, abuse awareness and personal development
• Deliver group interventions across Horizons partner locations throughout Bristol
• Carry out holistic needs assessments and support women to access appropriate services and opportunities
• Advocate for women and encourage engagement in recovery plans and activities that support positive outcomes
• Develop effective partnerships with housing, health, social care and criminal justice agencies

Job description

Group Interventions Worker (Female Only)

The Nelson Trust is a leading charity that supports people affected by addiction, homelessness, abuse and multiple disadvantages, helping them achieve lasting positive change. We are passionate about creating safe, trauma-informed environments where women can build resilience, improve wellbeing and move towards recovery.

We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Group Interventions Worker to join our Women's Community Services team in Bristol. Working as part of the Horizons Bristol commissioned drug and alcohol service, you will facilitate engaging group interventions focused on substance use, trauma, abuse, safety and wellbeing. Using a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach, you'll support women experiencing multiple and complex needs to reduce barriers, achieve personal goals and make lasting positive change.

Salary: £27,000 per annum

Hours: 35 hours per week (flexibility to work outside normal working hours when required)

Location: Bristol Women's Centre and Horizons partner sites across Bristol

What will you do?

Deliver psychosocial group interventions and practical support for women affected by substance use and multiple disadvantage

Facilitate trauma-informed groups focused on recovery, wellbeing, safety, abuse awareness and personal development

Deliver group interventions across Horizons partner locations throughout Bristol

Carry out holistic needs assessments and support women to access appropriate services and opportunities

Advocate for women and encourage engagement in recovery plans and activities that support positive outcomes

Develop effective partnerships with keyworkers and services including housing, health, social care and criminal justice agencies

What we offer

Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing by 1 day for each year of service up to a maximum of 30 days

Pension: 6% employer contribution

Investment in your development through training, supervision and career pathways

Access to wellbeing and employee assistance support

Death in service benefit (2x salary)

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Eye care scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

This role will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Due to the nature of the work carried out in our Women's Centres, this role is restricted to female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1).

The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding and the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We have become known for the quality of our work and our ability to provide bespoke care and support services. While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.

We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. We welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.

This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people's lives and, in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme, a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.

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