Psychosocial Intervention Worker

PSI Worker – Winstone House, Blackpool

Make a Real Difference in People’s Lives

Change Grow Live is a charity dedicated to the belief that we can make a difference to our Service Users lives. Our core values are ‘
Be open, be compassionate and be bold
’ and our teams apply these daily, offering support and respect in a safe environment, treating each user as an individual and working with them to find the right treatment and care options.

We’re looking for a passionate and motivated Psychosocial Intervention (PSI) Worker to join our team at Winstone House in Blackpool
, supporting individuals on their recovery journey from drug and alcohol use. This is a rewarding opportunity to deliver meaningful, evidence‑based interventions while working alongside a dedicated and supportive team.

Location:

Blackpool (Winstone House)

Hours:

Part‑time – 18 hours per week. Full‑time hours are 37.5 per week; part‑time pay is pro rata.

As a PSI Worker, you will play a key role in delivering psychosocial interventions that promote recovery and resilience. Your responsibilities will include:

• Delivering core psychosocial interventions, including 11 key working, group/pod sessions, harm minimisation, and brief interventions
• Developing and facilitating group‑based recovery programmes tailored to service user needs
• Contributing to multi‑disciplinary assessments, risk management, and care planning using trauma‑informed and whole‑person approaches
• Working collaboratively with clinical and prescribing colleagues to deliver specialist interventions
• Supporting onward referrals to treatment services and community support organisations

We’re looking for someone who is compassionate, skilled, and experienced in working with individuals affected by substance use. Ideally you will have:

• Experience delivering group or pod‑based interventions, including managing group dynamics, conflict, and challenging behaviour
• Strong ability to assess and respond to group needs effectively
• Knowledge of CBT, REBT, and drug and alcohol recovery frameworks
• Experience in Motivational Interviewing and Psychosocial Interventions
• A solid understanding of substance and alcohol‑related challenges, including cravings, triggers, and relapse

• 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), increasing up to 30 days pro rata
• Flexible working arrangements
• A paid weekly Wellness Hour and access to our Wellness Hub & Employee Assistance Programme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, cinema, holidays, and more
• A friendly, supportive team environment
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities

• This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and vetting through HMPPS / National Probation Service
• Applicants must have the right to work in the UK – visa sponsorship is not available for this role
• We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications; early application is encouraged

If you’re passionate about supporting people to make positive changes and want to be part of a dedicated team, we’d love to hear from you. Direct applications only; we will not be engaging agencies for this vacancy.

Direct applications please provide your CV and cover letter. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship; applicants must already have the right to work in the UK at the time of application. For applicants with time‑limited visas, we are unable to support new visa applications or extensions. More information about eligible roles and occupations can be found here Skilled Worker visa Overview -

This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level.

CGL points 23 to 28 (£28,557.79 - £32,802.41)