We are looking for a therapeutic leader for our Growing Rooms programme, where a successful candidate would deliver a structured recovery programme based on the 12 step model, manage the recovery houses and manage and develop the Growing Rooms staff team.
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Start Date:
ASAP
Location:
Growing Rooms, 76a Conference Road, LS12 3DX, Leeds
Application Deadline:
15/10/2026
Job title: Therapeutic Leader
Reporting to: Head of Health and Wellbeing
Direct Reports: Therapeutic Support worker
About the Charity:
‘Ending Homelessness, Restoring Lives, and Sharing God’s Love.’
Rooted in Christian compassion, our mission is to ensure that every person in Leeds has access to shelter, support, and dignity - regardless of background - through compassionate care on their journeys out of homelessness.
About Our Employees:
The twin objectives of St George’s Crypt are the relief of hardship and poverty among those living with homelessness, poverty and addiction in the city of Leeds and beyond; and the advancement of the Christian religion for public benefit. Therefore, it is key for the employees and volunteers of the Crypt to be sympathetic to the Christian faith which underpins all our work.
Safeguarding Responsibilities:
Enforcing the company’s safeguarding policy.
Being alert to and recognising welfare issues, being sure to challenge poor practice.
Sharing appropriate information with relevant people.
Continually working with the families of residents and service users, sharing information and contributing to plans if a concern is investigated.
Ensuring that all staff having contact with children, vulnerable adults and/or their families have received appropriate training on safeguarding issues.
To Understand and implement working practices set by the Safeguarding Adults and Children Board.
To understand and implement working standards set by the domestic violence and abuse quality mark documentation.
Charity Wide Responsibilities:
Model the Christian values of forgiveness and compassion in communicating with all staff, volunteers, and clients.
Value and respect the prayer life that underpins the work of the Charity.
Recognise the holistic needs of all service users both practical and spiritual and either respond directly or refer as appropriate.
Be willing to advocate the Charity to other churches and organisations.
Attend training courses and conferences in order to maintain personal development as agreed with Line Manager.
Due to the nature of the role and the workplace, the post holder must be over 18 years of age.
Job Purpose:
To deliver a structured recovery programme based on the 12 step model.
To manage the recovery houses
To manage and develop the Growing Rooms staff team.
Key Job Role Responsibilities and Main Tasks:
Source session material.
Deliver recovery sessions.
Provide one to one support for clients.
Promote and represent Growing Rooms outside of the charity.
Ensure all clients are engaging in the whole programme.
Source clients and fill vacancies.
Provide reports and statistics on the programme.
Ensure all new/amended/cancelled housing benefit claims are registered.
Ensure recovery houses are kept clean and complete regular house checks and report any safety issues.
Liaise with departments on voluntary placements and amend if necessary
Ensure all clients pay their service charge in line with the licence agreement, reporting any delays immediately to line manager.
Carry out drug and alcohol tests on clients.
Support clients in all aspects of the programme.
Keep ongoing client records.
Ensure all client information is kept in a safe, locked cabinet at all times.
Represent Growing Rooms within the charity.
Manage, develop and support the staff team.
The tasks and responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive and may be amended according to the needs of the Charity. Employees are expected to work flexibly in responding to external and internal initiatives to support the needs of the Charity.
Person Specification:
Essential Charity Wide:
DBS Cleared
Safeguarding training
Flexible attitude towards working arrangements
Professional attitude and approach
Due to the nature of this role, the post-holder must be male.
Extensive knowledge of addiction
Extensive knowledge and experience with the recovery sector
Experience presenting to groups
Basic I.T. skills
Knowledge of St. George’s Crypt.
Experience of running a similar programme
Knowledge / experience with recovery housing.
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Therapeutic Leader: Growing Rooms in Leeds employer: St George’s Crypt
St George’s Crypt is an exceptional employer that fosters a supportive and inclusive work culture, dedicated to making a positive impact in the community. Employees benefit from opportunities for personal and professional growth while working alongside passionate individuals committed to the charity's Christian ethos. Located in a vibrant area, the role offers unique advantages such as engaging directly with local communities and contributing to meaningful initiatives that enhance lives.
