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Programmes Facilitator

Change Grow Live

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough

On-site

GBP 27,000 - 33,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

An established charity is seeking a dedicated Programmes Facilitator to support individuals in overcoming substance misuse issues within a prison setting. This role involves engaging with service users to foster recovery and social reintegration, while delivering tailored psychosocial interventions. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of diverse needs and recovery processes, aiming to create innovative solutions that promote engagement. Join a supportive team that values professional development and offers a range of benefits, making a meaningful impact on the lives of those in need.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday (+ Bank Holidays)
Paid Wellness Hour
Contributory Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Training and Career Development Opportunities
Discounts for Shopping, Cinema, Holidays, etc.

Qualifications

  • Experience in working with substance misuse issues and diverse populations.
  • Ability to assess and engage service users effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate recovery from drug/alcohol dependence for service users.
  • Develop and deliver group psychosocial interventions.
  • Promote access to treatment and engage underrepresented communities.

Skills

Substance Misuse Knowledge
Psychosocial Interventions
Sensitivity to Diverse Needs
Change Management

Education

Relevant Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

Overview

Change Grow Live are 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 of helping people change the direction of their lives, grow as individuals, and live life to its full potential.

We are currently recruiting a Programmes Facilitator to work within HMP Bristol. Our ideal candidate will have the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users, ensuring that they access the right intervention at the right time, in a way that best meets their needs.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience of substance misuse issues, looking to take the next step in their career with a charity that will support your continued personal and professional development.

The successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS check and obtain HMPPS security clearance.

Where: HMP Bristol

Full Time Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Full Time Salary Range: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 (pro rata for part time)

Responsibilities

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.

If you require sponsorship, please note that this role is not eligible for a Health and Care Worker visa. You may be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route but must meet the minimum salary requirements for the role.

Please note: 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.

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

Closing Date

30/4/2025

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

Joanna Matthews | joanna.matthews@cgl.org.uk

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

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