Believe in People?
We are currently seeking sessional Group Support Workers to assist in delivering SMART group work sessions.
Change Grow Live is a charity committed to supporting individuals with respect in a safe environment. Our core values are 'Be open, be compassionate, and be bold,' and our team applies these values daily to help individuals transform their lives, grow as individuals, and fully embrace life's potential.
We are currently seeking to recruit several sessional Group Support Workers. Whether you have prior experience delivering groups in a substance misuse setting or a similar field, or if you have personal lived experience and have successfully gone through recovery yourself, we welcome your application.
Our Croydon service is a diverse and supportive community, made up of individuals who are passionate about making a difference.From our experienced managers, insightful team leaders, and expert consultant psychiatrists to our nurturing nurses, committed healthcare assistants, empathetic recovery staff, enthusiastic volunteers, efficient administrators, and supportive peer mentors, each individual contributes significantly to our dynamic team.
Responsibilities:
Role-specific responsibilities include:
- Preparing subject matter and materials for groups.
- Engaging in debriefing and evaluations with co-facilitators after groups/pods.
- Supporting with graduation events for service users who have completed the program.
- Supporting with reviewiing service user feedback and making necessary adjustments.
- While advantageous, experience of participating or supporting with groups and managing group dynamics, is not essential; your unique experiences and commitment matter most to us.
About you:
- Effective Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, complemented by proficient IT abilities.
- Proactive and Organised: Being proactive, capable of working independently, and possessing strong time management skills.
- Experience with Groups: Have worked with groups before and know how to manage group dynamics, including conflict or challenging behaviour or experience of volunteering in substance misuse services.
- Experience in substance misuse or a related area.
- Experience leading SMART groups.
- Knowledge of evidence-based methods for group work.
- While having a qualification in group work would be helpful, it's not necessary. We value your experiences and dedication above all else.
- Know and respect professional boundaries when you're delivering a group or working on your own.
- Adapt flexibly to the demands of the position.
- Maintain a calm under pressure.
We Offer you:
- Supportive and friendly team environment.
- Extensive training, career growth, and progression opportunities.
This role offers a genuine opportunity for you to kickstart your career with CGL. You'll be valued and provided with ample opportunities to grow within an organisation that values both those who use our services and those who work within it.
Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Salary Range (pro rata if part time): £14.98/Hr. ILW / OLW /Fringe: N/A - Outside London Weighting Area Closing Date: 5/6/2024 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:: Rosalie Kenton | rosalie.kenton@cgl.org.uk : This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.