Burton Addiction and O’Connor Centres is an award winning organisation which offers support to individuals with drug and alcohol problems in a range of settings including detoxification and residential rehabilitation, recovery housing, social enterprises and community based therapeutic services.
We have the following new role (fixed term post until 31st March 2026) which will provide support to men affected by their mental health in a group setting.
We are looking for a special someone who can create a safe, respectful and inclusive space for male participants to discuss their issues, provide support and encouragement, guide discussions and organise social events – raising the profile of this service.
If you are a natural facilitator creative, adaptable and have strong organisational skills and have experience in:
- Developing strong, trust-based relationships with the programme participants
- Creating an inclusive, supportive and inspiring culture that is empowering others to grow and lead
- Working closely with colleagues and partners to develop and deliver meaningful programmes that centre on participants voices
Then you might be the person we are looking for.
This post is open to male only applicants under Schedule 9 Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Main duties
· Work in an holistic person-centred approach guiding and providing the group with the tools to better manage their mental health and/or substance misuse
· Deliver activities and interventions, ensuring the environment is a safe, respectful space that supports accountability and self-reflection.
· Build and develop the participants personal strengths, social networks and recovery capital
· Write progress reports against Key Performance Indicators for monitoring purposes, in the timeframe provided.
· Provide case studies for contract monitoring purposes
· Plan the group sessions with Therapist team and deliver them in the weekly sessions
· Provide facilitated access and referral to SARAC, STARs (Staffordshire’s community drug and alcohol service) and the Burton Addiction Centre, for men affected by sexual abuse/assault and substance misuse
· Signpost participants to other local services as appropriate e.g. formal mental health services where required
· Organise social events for the group
· Raise external awareness by running targeted social media and marketing campaigns to increase publicity around men’s mental health in East Staffordshire
· Build relationships with other local partner organisations
Develop a network of people attending the group to offer peer-led support to others
If you require further information, please contact the HR team at BAC on 01283 537280
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and we expect our employees and volunteers to share this commitment. This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an applicant from working for us; the nature of a disclosed conviction and its relevance to the post in question will be considered in all circumstances
We are committed to the fair treatment of our staff, potential staff or users of our services, regardless of age; disability; gender reassignment; marriage and civil partnership; pregnancy and maternity; race; religion or belief; sex; sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnerships, social class or economic status.
We would also encourage applications from individuals with a lived experience of substance misuse
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Expected hours: 15.9 per week
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/07/2025
