Community Programme Facilitator

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 have an exciting opportunity for an Community Programme Facilitator to join the Sefton service. Your focus will be on delivering and developing group/pod work programmes, such as Foundations of Recovery, you will be required to deliver group work and working on a one to one basis in the community so a valid full uk driving license and access to a vehice is necessary for this role.

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. 

Where: Sefton, various locations from Bootle to Southport

Hours: full time, 37.5 per week

Full time Salary: £27,861.26 - £32,002.35 dependent on experience

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.

About the role: 

• Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey
• Research, design and prepare subject matter and materials for groups/pods
• Engage with debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitator/s after groups/pods have taken place
• Lead on graduation events for service users who have completed the programme
• Review service user feedback and make adjustments as necessary
• Tailor specific workshops around the needs of the SUs, such as: anger management, sleep disorders, relationships, etc
• Research and confirm community venues as needed.

About you: 

• Driving license and access to own transport for work purposes.
• Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics, such as conflict or challenging behaviour
• Experience of Motivational Interviewing and Psycho Social Interventions
• Ability to understand the specific needs of groups
• Understanding of evidence based interventions in a group work setting including around substance misuse and offending behaviour (desirable but not essential)

What we will give to you:

• 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) rising by 1 day for each years’ service
• 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
• Refer a Friend.

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 this sounds like you and you would like to begin your journey with Change Grow Live, then we would love to talk to you.

Direct applications only — we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

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. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here: Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

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.