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 areBe open be compassionate and be boldand our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission ofhelping people change the direction of their lives grow as individuals and live life to its full potential.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Programmes Facilitator acrossHMYOI Portland and HMP The Vernewho has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users deliver group based interventions as well as provide 1:1 support for hard to engage service users.
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:HMYOI Portland and HMP The Verne
Hours:Full Time 37.5 per week
Contract: Permanent
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.
Responsibilities
About the role:
Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey
Providing screening assessment and recovery planning and onward referral
Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community
Promoting carer service user and community involvement
Providing advocacy for access to partnership services
Working with service users to support social (re)integration enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery resilience peer support and self-determination
Research design and prepare subject matter and materials for groups / pods.
Deliver structured content within group settings to service users at various stages of recovery
Engage with debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitators after groups/pods have taken place reviewing progress and identifying concerns with service users
Tailor specific workshops around the needs of the service users.
About you:
Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field
Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics such as conflict or challenging behaviour.
Be an excellent communicator both verbal and written with good IT skills
Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills
Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions services and good practice
Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals agencies and internal/external stakeholders
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 of annual leave plus bank holidays. Additionally youll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us
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
Generous Refer-a-Friend scheme
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.
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.
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 is subject to review in line with the 2025/26 pay award.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 23 to 28 (27861.26 - 32002.35)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
Interview Date
2/6/2026
Closing Date
22/5/2026
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
Laura Pauffley
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
OverviewChange 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 areBe open...
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 areBe open be compassionate and be boldand our team members apply these daily to achieve our mission ofhelping people change the direction of their lives grow as individuals and live life to its full potential.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Programmes Facilitator acrossHMYOI Portland and HMP The Vernewho has the skills and experience to assess and engage with our service users deliver group based interventions as well as provide 1:1 support for hard to engage service users.
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:HMYOI Portland and HMP The Verne
Hours:Full Time 37.5 per week
Contract: Permanent
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.
Responsibilities
About the role:
Supporting service users from point of entry into the service and through their treatment/recovery journey
Providing screening assessment and recovery planning and onward referral
Reducing drug and alcohol related harm to service users and the wider community
Promoting carer service user and community involvement
Providing advocacy for access to partnership services
Working with service users to support social (re)integration enabling them to lead meaningful and purposeful lives: promoting recovery resilience peer support and self-determination
Research design and prepare subject matter and materials for groups / pods.
Deliver structured content within group settings to service users at various stages of recovery
Engage with debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitators after groups/pods have taken place reviewing progress and identifying concerns with service users
Tailor specific workshops around the needs of the service users.
About you:
Have a strong understanding of substance misuse issues and experience of working within a similar field
Experience of working with groups/pods and managing group dynamics such as conflict or challenging behaviour.
Be an excellent communicator both verbal and written with good IT skills
Proactive and able to work on own initiative with excellent time management and prioritising skills
Have a good working knowledge of mental health interventions services and good practice
Be a supportive team player with strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work in partnership with a wide range of professionals agencies and internal/external stakeholders
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 of annual leave plus bank holidays. Additionally youll receive one extra day of annual leave for each year of service during your first five years therefore you will enjoy 30 days of leave after five years with us
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
Generous Refer-a-Friend scheme
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.
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.
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 is subject to review in line with the 2025/26 pay award.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time)
CGL points 23 to 28 (27861.26 - 32002.35)
ILW / OLW /Fringe
N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
Interview Date
2/6/2026
Closing Date
22/5/2026
If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:
Laura Pauffley
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.