Change Grow Live
Programmes Facilitator
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Change Grow Live
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 a Programmes Facilitator based in HMP Rochester. Our focus is to facilitate recovery, reinforce hope and support lifestyle change with prisoners engaging with our service.
Location
- West Kent Prisons
- Base: HMP Rochester
Clearance
- This role is subject to prison clearance
Hours
- 37.5 hours per week
Contract
- Permanent
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.
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.
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- To develop and deliver group psychosocial interventions. This involves facilitating our Alcohol Programme, ATLAS interventions addressing substance misuse 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.
- Organise and book in groups from referrals and waiting lists.
- 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 year's 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
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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.
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.
Application Deadlines
- Interview date: 12/08/2026
- 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
- CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)
- N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
Dates
- Application closing date: 27/7/2026
Contact
- Megan Parish | Megan.Parish@justice.gov.uk | 01634803270
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
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