Ketamine Group Worker

Ketamine Group Facilitator

Location: Lancashire

Salary: £28,021

Contract Type: Fixed Term till 30/09/2029

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 that provides addiction recovery services to inspire and motivate change within communities by enabling individuals to achieve a life worth living. They have a shared purpose as part of the Calico Group to make a real difference to people’s lives

About Our Team

The Lancashire team consists of an Interventions Lead, Counsellors, Group Facilitators and a Volunteer Co-Ordinator who all work across multiple bases across Lancashire delivering both psychosocial and therapeutic group work.

“Through commitment, creativity and expertise, we will inspire and motivate change within communities and future generations by enabling individuals to achieve a Life Worth Living

The Opportunity

As a Ketamine Group Facilitator within the Acorn Lancashire Community Service team, you will work closely with its service users to deliver a specifically tailored Ketamine treatment programme to support their recovery journey to ‘a life worth living’. Your role will involve delivering groups, recording outcomes and completing the relevant admin. This is an exciting and rewarding role where you’ll be able to positively impact people’s future, improving their prospects and their quality of life.

As a Ketamine Group Facilitator you will need to be able to competently deliver Acorn Interventions in the community and comply with Acorn and service providers policies and procedures.

This is a full time role, your hours of work would be 37.5 hours per week Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm and will involve delivering groups in Central Lancashire (Preston or Chorley).

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

What We’re Looking For

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

• The ability to engage with challenging individuals and build trusting relationships – patience and resilience will be key!
• A passion for supporting people, providing exceptional care
• A flexible and innovative approach to service delivery
• Experience of group delivery
• Experience in supporting people with ketamine issues
• Have or working towards NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Hold a UK driving licence and have access to a car

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 25/09/2026

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 25/09/2026