Mental Health Group Facilitation Co‑Ordinator
Location: East Kent
Salary: £26,000 per annum
Vacancy Type: Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2027
A unique opportunity to shape and deliver a new integrated group programme supporting people with co‑occurring mental health and substance misuse needs across East Kent and Medway. This is a full‑time role (35 hours per week), offered on a fixed‑term basis until 31/03/2027.
What you'll be doing
* Coordinating and delivering a regional group programme across East Kent and Medway
* Facilitating psychosocial drug and alcohol group sessions
* Assessing suitability for group interventions and reviewing referrals
* Maintaining contact with service users before and after group work
* Working closely with mental health providers and partner agencies
* Supporting evaluation, reporting, and continuous service improvement
Who this role supports
* Adults (18+) who may have co‑occurring mental health and substance misuse needs
* Adults involved with criminal justice or social care services
* Adults requiring coordinated support from multiple services and agencies
What we're looking for
* Experience in mental health, substance misuse, or psychosocial support
* Confidence in facilitating group work and delivering 1:1 interventions
* Strong partnership‑working skills across multidisciplinary teams
* Ability to assess risk, manage referrals, and prioritise effectively
* A reflective, proactive, and solution‑focused approach
This is a highly collaborative role where integrated working is essential. You'll need to build strong relationships across services, support continuity of care, and contribute to a developing group programme that makes a real difference to people's lives.
Benefits
* Flexible working
* Training and development opportunities
* Simply Health Cashback Scheme (optional)
* Season Ticket Loan Scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Crisis Loan Scheme
* Electric Car Scheme
* 3 x Wellbeing Days (pro rata'd for part‑time employees)
* Access to Blue Light Card
* 25 days (rising to 30 with length of service) annual leave plus bank holidays
* Contributory pension scheme – employer matched contributions up to 6% in the first two years and up to 9% thereafter
* Death in service payment (2x annual salary)
* Critical illness insurance (subject to qualifying criteria)
Diversity at Forward Trust
The Forward Trust commits to providing opportunities to everyone. We want to ensure we have a diverse team with a range of lived and professional experiences, including those with lived experience of addiction, offending, or homelessness.
When we recruit, we welcome applications from everyone. This is inclusive of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion and/or belief, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity and socio‑economic background. Where operationally possible, we will consider flexible working requests and make reasonable adjustments for all roles.
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