Group Facilitator – Calico Homes, Manchester

Group Facilitator 

Location: Manchester

Salary: £28,158 FTE

Contract Type: Permanent

About Us 

At The Calico Group, our purpose is clear: to make a real difference to people’s lives. Whether supporting individuals in recovery, helping communities thrive, or enabling employees to grow, we are committed to creating opportunities that transform lives. 

We embrace diversity in all its forms and take pride in employing a workforce that reflects the rich and varied communities we serve. Your skills and experiences could make all the difference – join us to be part of something extraordinary. 

Acorn is an innovative charity providing addiction recovery services that inspire and motivate change within communities, enabling individuals to achieve a life worth living. As part of The Calico Group, Acorn shares our purpose of making a real difference to people’s lives. 

About Our Team  

The Acorn Manchester Prison team supports service users through a range of recovery-focused interventions. Working together, the team helps people move towards a life worth living and improve their future prospects and quality of life. 

The Opportunity 

As a Group Facilitator, you will work closely with service users at Manchester Prison and deliver a variety of interventions to support their recovery journey. This is a rewarding opportunity to positively impact people’s futures while helping to improve their prospects and quality of life. 

For further information about the role, please visit the Role Profile. 

You will deliver harm-reduction support, complete new-reception paperwork, provide information about the service, check referrals and maintain documentation that evidences the work delivered. You will also deliver Acorn interventions competently and work in line with Acorn and service-provider policies and procedures. 

What We’re Looking For 

We believe in recruiting for potential as well as experience. Our ideal candidate will have: 

Essential: 

• The ability to engage with challenging individuals and build trusting relationships, with patience and resilience
  • A passion for supporting people and providing exceptional care
  • A flexible and innovative approach to service delivery 
  • Experience of delivering groups 
  • An NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or currently working towards it 

Desirable: 

• Personal experience relating to substance misuse and group facilitation
  • Currently working or volunteering within Calico

If you share our values and are ready to grow through continuous learning, development, and the support of a dedicated team, we want to hear from you! 

What’s in It for You? 

At The Calico Group, we value our people and offer a supportive, inclusive culture alongside fantastic benefits: 

• Bravo Benefits – Exclusive discounts at popular high street brands including many retailers and restaurants. 

• Westfield Health – Our company funded cash plan, with access to a Doctor 24/7 – for you and your dependents.  

• Mental Health Support – Access emotional and mental well-being services through Spectrum. 

• Cycle to Work Scheme – Save on commuting costs while staying active. 

• Pension Options – with employer pension contributions. 

• Life Assurance – Peace of mind for you and your loved ones. 

• Financial Advice – Expert guidance to help manage your finances. 

• Recognition Awards – Celebrate your achievements with our recognition programs. 

• Meaningful learning and development programmes with regular focus on your individual growth.  

• Gym Membership Discounts – Stay fit with local gym access. 

• One Calico Events – Connect and unwind at our employee social gatherings. 

• Paid Professional Fees – We’ll cover the cost of professional subscriptions so you can continue growing your career. 

And much more! We also offer enhanced holidays, sickness, maternity, and paternity options, ensuring you feel supported when you need it most. 

How to Apply 

Click Apply Now to complete your application online. Applications close on: 06/12/2026

We can’t wait to welcome you to our team! 

Inclusive Hiring at Calico 

We’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process or would like to discuss accessibility, please let us know at careers@calico.org.uk  

Our Commitment to Safeguarding 

The Calico Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our customers employees, and volunteers. Successful candidates will be subject to a DBS check (Disclosure and Barring Service) and appropriate pre-employment checks in line with our safeguarding policies. 

Don’t Leave it Too Long! 

We don’t want you to miss this opportunity. The closing date for applications is: 06/12/2026