Change Grow Live
Recovery Worker - Group Work Facilitator
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At Change Grow Live, our commitment to making a difference in the lives of those who use our services is unwavering. We provide support, respect, and a safe environment, where we tailor our approach to each individual's needs to find the best treatment and support options.
Guided by our core values of being open, compassionate and bold, our team embodies these principles daily, striving to empower individuals to reshape their lives, foster personal growth, and embrace life to its fullest.
Are you wanting to develop your career in positively impacting the lives of individuals who use our North Northamptonshire service? If you are a team player genuinely interested in making a difference, we invite you to join our vibrant team.
We are seeking a motivated and adaptable professional to join our countywide team, delivering innovative group and pod work programmes across Northamptonshire. As a Recovery Group Worker, you will focus on developing and facilitating evidence-based group interventions that support service users with the issues most relevant to their needs, while also involving occasional case work where required. Working collaboratively with programme facilitators and wider professionals, you will bring a creative, solution-focused approach and a willingness to think beyond traditional methods to achieve positive outcomes. The successful candidate will be confident in group work delivery, flexible in supporting services across the county, and able to travel throughout Northamptonshire, with access to a car or the ability to travel efficiently between hubs being essential.
Location: Countywide, North Northamptonshire
Working Hours: Full time, 37.5 hours per week
Contract Type: 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
- Provide unwavering support to service users from their initial contact with our service throughout their treatment and recovery journey.
- Implement tailored interventions aimed at reducing the harm caused by opiate use, either through group sessions or one-on-one engagement.
- Facilitate the Atlas programme.
- Ensure service users receive a comprehensive, recovery-focused plan, including pre-detox preparation and post-care support.
- 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.
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About You
- 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 identify the specific needs of groups.
- Understanding of evidence-based interventions in a group work setting.
- Qualification in counselling, group-work, or equivalent.
- Experience of working with psychological trauma.
What We Offer
- Enjoy a dedicated weekly Wellness Hour, access to our Wellness Hub, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental and emotional health.
- We’re committed to your development, with extensive training, funded learning, and pathways into senior or specialist roles.
- Benefit from transparent pay, a contributory pension scheme, and additional support through our wellbeing resources.
- Start with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata), increasing to the maximum 30 days over five years of service.
- Join a supportive, values-led team where you’ll feel encouraged and valued from your very first day.
- Where possible, we’re open to discussing working patterns that help you maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Enjoy discounts on shopping, cinema trips, holidays and more, along with our Refer a Friend scheme.
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Please read the attached Job Description for a more detailed outline of responsibilities and Person Specifications.
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.
A Note About Using AI In Your Application
AI can be a really helpful tool when putting together your application, and we're happy for you to use it. However, what we're most interested in is you.
We want to understand your experiences, achievements, and strengths, so please make sure your application reflects your own story and clearly shows how you meet the essential criteria and the impact you've made in previous roles.
There's no need to write in a particular style. The strongest applications are those that are authentic, specific, and clearly demonstrate your skills, experience, and potential. We look forward to learning more about 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.
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.
CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)
N/A - Outside London Weighting Area
18/10/2026
Rizwana Dakri | Rizwana.Dakri@cgl.org.uk
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.
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