Support Worker / Group Facilitator (Men’s Service)


Company:	The Nelson Trust
Salary:	£27,000 - £28,500
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Stroud, GL5 2QJ
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	28 Jul 2026
Closing date:	11 Aug 2026

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Summary

The Nelson Trust is a leading charity providing recovery-focused support for people affected by addiction, trauma and multiple disadvantage. Through kindness, belief and determination, we create safe, therapeutic environments where individuals can rebuild their lives.

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Support Worker / Group Facilitator to join our Men’s Residential Service. This is a varied and rewarding role supporting clients through trauma-informed addiction treatment, delivering impactful group interventions and providing practical, person-centred support to help individuals build sustainable recovery.

Salary: £27,000 - £28,500 per annum pro rata (depending on experience)

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (including some weekends and bank holidays)

Location: Stroud

What will you do

Provide consistent support across a range of practical, therapeutic and administrative responsibilities within the service, including the following:

Deliver engaging, high-quality group interventions that support recovery journeys

Provide compassionate, practical support with housing, benefits, health and wellbeing

Encourage and motivate clients to fully engage in their treatment programme

Contribute to care planning and regularly review client progress and needs

Safely administer and support with prescription medication

Create a welcoming environment by preparing for and supporting new admissions

Work collaboratively with external agencies to ensure joined-up care

Keep clear and accurate records to support high-quality service delivery

What we offer

Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), increasing by 1 day for each year of service up to a maximum of 30 days

Pension: 6% employer contribution

Investment in your development through training, supervision and career pathways

Access to wellbeing and employee assistance support

Death in service benefit (2x salary)

Refer a Friend scheme

Blue Light Card discounts

Eye care scheme

Bike to Work scheme

Applications will be considered as they are received and the advert may close early if suitable candidates are identified.

The Nelson Trust is committed to safeguarding, the successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced 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.

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