The Nelson Trust
Group Interventions Worker (female only)
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The Nelson Trust
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 drug and alcohol service, you will facilitate engaging group interventions, provide holistic support to women experiencing multiple and complex needs, and help them achieve their personal goals through a strengths-based and trauma-informed approach.
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 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
- 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
- Work collaboratively with keyworkers and partner agencies to coordinate effective support and intervention programme
- Maintain accurate records, monitor progress, and contribute to the ongoing development of the service
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What We Are Looking For
- A full UK driving licence is desirable, as the role involves regular travel between the Bristol Women's Centre and partner sites
- Experience facilitating groupwork or delivering interventions to groups of people
- Knowledge of women's multiple and complex needs, including substance use and domestic abuse
- A strong commitment to trauma-informed, holistic, and strengths-based ways of working
- Ability to engage and build positive relationships with women who may find it difficult to access support services
- Excellent communication and partnership-working skills, with the ability to work effectively with a range of professionals and stakeholders
- Good administrative and IT skills, alongside a commitment to safeguarding and professional development
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
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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, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1).
The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.
We have become known for the quality of our work and 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 and 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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