Trainee Group Facilitator

Location: Brimscombe, Stroud
Salary: £22,932 (pro rata for 15 hours/week)
Holidays: 25 days plus statutory pro rata
Pension: Auto-enrolment (6% employer contribution)

Make a Difference at The Nelson Trust

Are you passionate about supporting people in their recovery journey? Do you want to help others achieve lasting change? The Nelson Trust is seeking a Trainee Group Facilitator to join our dedicated team, delivering high-quality group interventions in a residential rehabilitation setting.

About the Role

As a Trainee Group Facilitator, you’ll deliver group interventions, prepare materials, and keep sessions focused and engaging. You’ll build trust, encourage participation, and maintain clear communication. Flexibility, professionalism, and a commitment to ongoing development are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver group interventions as per the treatment timetable
• Prepare materials and ensure smooth running of each session
• Build relationships quickly and effectively within group settings
• Administer medication (training provided) and maintain accurate records
• Communicate regularly with the support team and counsellors
• Contribute to service development and data reporting
• Uphold The Nelson Trust’s values, policies, and professional standards

What We’re Looking For

Experience & Skills:

• Understanding of safeguarding procedures
• Group facilitation skills and experience motivating clients
• Experience in residential addiction treatment or voluntary sector (desirable)
• Ability to produce accurate reports and liaise professionally with service users
• Trauma-informed approach and understanding of substance misuse (desirable)
• IT and administrative skills
• Motivational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Full clean driving licence (essential)

Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 2 or above in Health & Social Care (desirable; training provided)
• First Aid and medication administration certificates (desirable; training provided)
• Group facilitation and trauma-informed communication training (provided)

Personal Qualities:

• Empathy, tact, and diplomacy
• Professional credibility and confidence
• Ability to handle challenging discussions and maintain boundaries
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding

Why Join Us?

The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of service users. We offer a supportive environment, regular training, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. All posts are subject to a six-month probationary period and an enhanced DBS check.

Ready to inspire change?
Apply now and help us make a lasting difference in people’s lives.

Due to the nature of the work carried out in our Women’s Centres this role is restricted to female applicants only in accordance with the provisions of the occupational requirement (Equality Act 2010, pursuant to Schedule 9, Part 1).

The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced Children & Adults DBS check

We have become known for the quality of our work and ability to provide bespoke care and support services.  While we are proud of our achievements so far, we are ambitious and want to continue to grow and diversify our workforce.

We recognise that employees from different backgrounds bring unique knowledge, perspectives and experiences and we are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce and welcome applications from individuals across all sectors of society.

This is an opportunity for new, challenging and highly rewarding experiences. Our staff make a real difference to people’s lives and in return for your commitment and enthusiasm, we offer a comprehensive training and development programme a generous pension scheme and a positive working environment.

This position will close once a suitable candidate has been appointed, applications will be reviewed as they are received.