CDR Psychosocial Group Facilitator

    CDR Psychosocial Group Facilitator

Portsmouth

30 Hours per week

Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm

(May include occasional weekend and evening work)

Permanent

Salary Scale: 22 - 26 (£21,880.54 – £24,779.19 per annum, based on 30 hours per week)

About Us

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Charity and Housing Association. The Society of St James (SSJ) has been working in Hampshire for over 50 years, delivering high impact, person-centred, accommodation services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness, problematic substance use and mental health problems. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to house and support the most at risk and socially excluded members of society.

The Impact You'll Make

You will be part of a team that is developing an innovative person-centered Recovery Service based in Portsmouth. The program is designed for clients who wish to address their drug/alcohol use whilst remaining in their local community, using a Behaviour Change model and trauma-informed interventions (such as Acceptance & Commitment therapy groups, Mindfulness & Self Compassion based practices, one-to-one sessions, Arts and Crafts, Education, Acupuncture, and Fitness Activities).

Responsibilities include group facilitation, providing one-to-one sessions, offering emotional support both online via Zoom and in person, attending and arranging multi-agency meetings, and working closely with internal services and external agencies. You will also help run a busy open-plan service (including answering phones), keep daily records of clients’ welfare within the team and database system, take clients to appointments or support them to arrange appointments, and organise off-site activities.

Who we're looking for

·        An enthusiastic professional dedicated to supporting individuals addressing drug and alcohol use.

·        A flexible team player willing to adapt to client needs, including working Monday to Friday with occasional evenings and weekends.

·        A self-aware individual committed to equal opportunities, trauma-informed practices, and constructive teamwork.

Essential Qualities and Skills

·        Strong working knowledge of the Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) model.

·        Proven ability to confidently facilitate groups and deliver one-to-one support.

·        Excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills to build healthy relationships with clients.

·        Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team.

·        Strong organisational skills to keep timely client records and manage daily administrative tasks.

·        Proficient in identifying and managing risk safely.

·        High level of self-awareness and understanding of Equal Opportunities principles.

What we can offer you: 

SSJ recognises that our staff are our greatest assets. We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping people at risk:

• 25 days pro-rata annual leave plus public holidays
• Flexible working options
• Buying additional annual leave
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Counselling, financial, personal support and health and well-being services via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie’s Computers
• Electric Car Scheme
• Blue Light Card

SSJ are an equal opportunities employer and we encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life

At SSJ, we recognise the benefits of a supported workplace. SSJ is affiliated with Unite the Union. To learn more about their membership benefits or to sign up, you can visit their official website.

Application Closing Date: Friday 2^nd October 2026

Interview: Interviews will be held in person at Community Day Rehab on Friday 9^th October 2026.

Successful candidates will be contacted by Monday 5^th October 2026 and invited to interview.  Please ensure you keep the interview date available should you be invited.

Due to the high number of expected applicants, we do reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier.

Should you not hear from us within 14 days of the closing date, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.