Grow Trainee - Bedford, United Kingdom - Community Led Initiatives

Community Led Initiatives

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Bedford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title:
GROW Trainee (Groups)

Number of Positions: 1

Salary:
£23,400 per annum

Contract Type:
Fixed Term for 24 months

Working Hours: 37.5 hrs per week

Location:
Bedford/Central Bedfordshire

Responsible to:
Team Leader

What you will be doing?
As a GROW Trainee you will lead/facilitate recovery and peer support groups. You will assist with structured intervention and programmes and ensure feedback from group attendees is gathered.

Your aim within the role will be to ensure groups are supporting mentees to build positive change in their lives and achieving their goals.

You will work in partnership with staff, volunteers, and the people we support to guarantee that we maintain a high-quality service which meets the needs of those engaged.

People first people are our top priority. We care so everyone can be their best.
Community our actions and support help build stronger communities where people can find their place and thrive.
Transformation we do challenging work, creating positive change that helps people move on with their lives.
Excellence we strive to always be our best, to exceed expectations, to learn from our mistakes.
Trust we trust ourselves, our colleagues and those we work with to do the right thing, to show integrity, acceptance, respect and fairness in all we do.

What we are looking for?

Lived or learned experience of the common issues faced by people with alcohol / substance misuse problems.
High level of relationship skills: Empathy; caring; acceptance; mutual affirmation and supportive.
Strong belief in change and a desire to support people to make positive lifestyle choices.
Good communication skills, both written and oral.
Adaptability to changing and emerging needs as the project develops demonstrating flexibility and resilience in challenging situations.
Full driving licence, own car and business insurance is essential.

What we offer?

Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
Training opportunities and career development
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Christmas closure between Christmas and New Year for all employees
Life insurance (5x annual salary)
Reflective practice a group process that helps us to grow and develop professionally and personally, support us to build resilience and offers the space to consider how to balance work and life pressures
Company phone and laptop provided to all staff
Annual awards ceremony and celebration
Refer a Friend Scheme
You could qualify for a £250 reward voucher if you refer someone you know into any paid, externally advertised position (permanent or fixed term) within CLI.

Overview

At CLI through our dedicated support services, peer-led mentoring, and practical and emotional support, we help people who have experience of the criminal justice system, addiction, homelessness, and mental ill-health, to recognise their potential as individuals, build their self-worth, their self-esteem and achieve their aspirations.

Our support and mentoring help people build a more fulfilling life and see how they can become part of, and positively impact, their community.

We work in partnership with other organisations that are striving to deliver positive impacts, support change, and share our commitment and values.

And we actively welcome those with lived experience of offending, addiction, homelessness, or mental health issues as part of our team.

Where others see risk, we see opportunity.

We believe everyone deserves to feel valued, to be happy, to belong.

Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay:
£23,400.00 per year

Schedule: