Volunteer Women's Group Facilitator

Volunteer Women's Group Facilitator

• locations
• Forward Leeds - 5 Ways Recovery Academy
• More Time - Forward Leeds - Irford House

• time type
• Part time

• posted on
• Posted Yesterday

• job requisition id
• JR011836

The role:

Women’s groups at Forward Leeds provide a safe space for women in recovery to check-in, share experiences and discuss solutions. Women’s groups provide a safe space to meet other women in recovery and share problems, achievements, and experience

Our women’s groups currently run with the following schedules:

• Wednesdays 10.30am – 12.30pm: ONLINE
• Thursdays 10.30am– 12.00pm: Irford House, Seacroft Crescent, LS14 6PA
• Thursdays 1.30pm – 3.30pm: 5 Ways, 43 Westfield Road, LS3 1DG

We are looking for volunteers to help facilitate these groups by providing a safe and respectful atmosphere for attendees to talk freely about their experience.

Volunteers will also be involved in the potential to expand these groups into other Forward Leeds bases.

We value our volunteers and seek to ensure their diverse roles are rewarding and beneficial to all. Waythrough holds the Investors in Volunteers accreditation.

The role:

Women’s groups at Forward Leeds provide a safe space for women in recovery to check-in, share experiences and discuss solutions. Women’s groups provide a safe space to meet other women in recovery and share problems, achievements, and experience

Our women’s groups currently run with the following schedules:

• Wednesdays 10.30am – 12.30pm: ONLINE
• Thursdays 10.30am– 12.00pm: Irford House, Seacroft Crescent, LS14 6PA
• Thursdays 1.30pm – 3.30pm: 5 Ways, 43 Westfield Road, LS3 1DG

We are looking for volunteers to help facilitate these groups by providing a safe and respectful atmosphere for attendees to talk freely about their experience.

Volunteers will also be involved in the potential to expand these groups into other Forward Leeds bases.

Tasks may include:

• To help recruit people into the session, give an overview of the group.
• Share a group agreement at the start of each session, including respect and confidentiality
• Reporting any concerns, including safeguarding that may arise in the group.
• Work closely with the group worker to plan and evaluate sessions
• Support service users to develop their own skills and interests
• Potential to take the lead on facilitating groups
• Potential to develop new groups and shape the way these are offered to people accessing the service
• Potential to develop technical resources for the group.
• Using SystmOne to record and update service users’ information.

About Waythrough 

Waythrough was formed in 2024 following the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. Together, we’ve created one of the largest mental health and social support charities in England.

Every year, we support around 125,000 people through nearly 200 services – and it’s all made possible by our 3,500 brilliant staff and volunteers.

 

Make a real difference in your community 

Are you passionate about helping others live safer, healthier, more independent lives? Join our team at Waythrough and support people facing challenges around mental health, substance use, housing or domestic abuse. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to build meaningful relationships and create lasting change.

What We Offer

We value the people who make a difference every day. Alongside meaningful work, you’ll enjoy:

• Discounts from various schemes

• Training and personal development

• A chance to make a real difference in people’s lives

• Free induction and role-specific training

• Support from experienced staff and regular supervision

• Opportunities to meet new people and develop your confidence

• Reimbursement for travel and agreed expenses

• Valuable experience that can support your personal or career development

Inclusion and accessibility 

Waythrough is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, especially those with lived experience of the issues we support.

We have signed up to the Disability Confident Scheme - all applicants are welcome, and adjustments can be made to enable fair participation.

If you need adjustments or support to apply, please email our recruitment team: recruitmentteam@waythrough.org.uk 

How to apply 

If you’re viewing this advert on an external platform such as Indeed, please click ‘Apply via company website’ to view the full job description and submit your application. 

Please note that while this role has a stated closing date, we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a high number of applications.

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