Volunteer Group Work Support

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Overview

Purpose of role:

At Change Grow Live we believe groups are a great way to engage and connect with those who use our services. We therefore offer a wide range of structured and peer lead group work programmes including Foundations of Recovery and SMART Recovery.

As a Group Work Support Volunteer, you will play an instrumental role in supporting the facilitator in the planning and preparation of groups. This will include promoting groups to service users, reminding them of up and coming sessions and engaging with those who do not attend. You will be provided with training and supported to eventually be able to take the lead in delivering some of the groups and provide one to one support to clients within the group setting. You will also have the opportunity to play a key role in the review and development of session materials including content, handouts and delivery.

Responsibilities

Key Activities:

• Actively Engage with clients and staff promoting the benefits of the various groups on offer
• Support and empower clients to consistently engage in group work sessions
• Assist in the preparation of content and materials needed for groupwork sessions
• Create an appropriate and dynamic environment for a group session
• Meet and greet clients welcoming them into the group setting
• Co-facilitate groups taking a lead on activities and check in's
• Provide 1.2.1 support where necessary within the group
• Work towards Taking a lead on delivering some groups independently
• Record group attendance on case management systems
• Contact service users who DNA re-engaging them with the group
• Play a part in the review and development of existing and new training material and delivery

Closing Date

31/1/2025

If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details:

Sue Park | sue.park@cgl.org.uk | 07741163146

Please note that we require you to be 18 years of age or older to be considered for this volunteering role.

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