CDR Psychosocial Group Facilitator

CDR Psychosocial Group Facilitator

Community Day Rehab, Portsmouth

20 hours per week which may include occasional weekend and evening work

Monday to Friday - days to be confirmed

Permanent Contract

Salary Scale: £26,023 – £29,471 per annum, pro rata)

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 and support services to adults and young people experiencing homelessness, substance use and mental health concerns. We believe that every person is of worth and we are prepared to take risks to end homelessness and support the most at risk and socially excluded members of society.

The Impact You'll Make

Come join SSJ as a Psychosocial Group Facilitator

Join our innovative, community-based rehab service in Portsmouth and play a pivotal role in transforming lives.

You will be part of a team dedicated to developing and delivering a person-centred recovery service for clients addressing drug and alcohol use. Your work will directly empower people to achieve lasting change within their local community, using a supportive Behaviour Change model and trauma-informed interventions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Group Facilitation: Lead diverse therapeutic and holistic interventions, including ACT groups, Mindfulness, Self Compassion practices, Arts, Crafts, Education, Acupuncture, and Fitness Activities.
• One-to-One Support: Deliver essential emotional and therapeutic sessions, both in-person and online (via Zoom).
• Service Coordination: Manage a busy, open-plan service, handling administrative duties (e.g., answering phones) and accurately maintaining daily client records.
• External Liaison: Attend/arrange multi-agency meetings and collaborate closely with internal and external partners for holistic client care.
• Client Advocacy & Activity: Organise off-site activities and support people with their appointments and transportation.

Work Hours: This is a full-time role, generally Monday to Friday, but requires flexibility, including working evenings and occasional weekends to meet the needs of the service.

Who We're Looking For

We are searching for a highly self-aware and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about recovery and responsive to the needs of people in recovery. You must be willing to embrace flexibility and change to ensure our service remains effective and cutting-edge.

You will demonstrate:

• Enthusiasm towards Change: A proactive and energetic approach to developing and improving the service.
• Willingness to Work Flexibly: An ability to adjust working hours (including evenings/weekends) in direct response to service demands.
• Commitment to Equality: A strong understanding of Equal Opportunities and its impact on effectively engaging with all clients.
• High Self-Awareness: A good level of self-reflection crucial for therapeutic work and team collaboration.

Essential Skills and Qualities

The ideal candidate will possess the confidence, knowledge, and relational skills to manage both therapeutic and administrative responsibilities effectively.

Knowledge & Therapeutic Skills:

• ACT Model Expertise: Good working knowledge of the Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) model.
• Confident Group Facilitation: The proven ability to lead and deliver therapeutic groups with confidence and structure.
• Risk Management: Ability to identify, assess, and manage risk effectively for the safety and welfare of clients.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

• Effective Communication: Excellent listening and communication skills to clearly convey information and build trust.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work constructively and communicate effectively as part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team.
• Relationship Building: Proven ability to establish and maintain healthy, professional relationships.

Administration & Organisation Skills:

• Accurate Record-Keeping: Ability to keep accurate, timely, and confidential people records on our database system.

What we can offer you

We value and recognise our staff, offering some generous benefits, as well as the satisfaction of helping people at risk:

• A competitive annual leave entitlement of 25 days rising to 30 days, plus public holidays
• Flexible working options
• Buying additional annual leave
• Comprehensive induction and training
• Counselling, financial, personal support and health and wellbeing services via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Company cycle to work scheme
• Discounted laptops and computers with Jamie's Computers

To apply, please send your CV & cover letter to explaining why you would be suitable for the position.

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

If you have any questions about this role, please contact Team Leader, Anni Perry at Community Day Rehab on

Application Closing Date: 09:00am on Friday 2nd January 2026

Interview: Interviews will be held in person at Community Day Rehab on Tuesday 13th January 2026 and Wednesday 14th January 2026.

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.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,023.00-£29,471.00 per year

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme

Work Location: In person