Group Work Support Volunteer at Change Grow Live

Reading, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

18 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Communication Skills, IT Skills, Confidentiality, Professional Boundaries, Group Facilitation, Client Engagement, Case Management Systems, Planning and Preparation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Overview Volunteers make an enormous contribution to our work at Change Grow Live. Last year over 1400 volunteers donated over a quarter of million hours of their time to our organisation. Would you like to join our growing team of volunteers, and make a real difference? Responsibilities 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. 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 General terms of reference: In carrying out the above duties the post holder will: To help Change Grow Live fulfil its role in offering the best service to our clients. To perform your volunteering role to the best of your ability. To follow the Change Grow Live’s procedures and standards, including health and safety and equal opportunities, in relation to our staff, volunteers and clients. To maintain the confidential information of Change Grow Live and of our clients; adhering to Change Grow Live’s policies and procedures To meet the time commitments and standards which have been mutually agreed and to give reasonable notice so other arrangements can be made when this is not possible. Person Specification Education Knowledge, Skills and Experience: Ability to maintain confidentiality and work with professional boundaries Good communication skills Confident IT Skills A non-judgmental attitude and desire to work with our client group This post is subject to a DBS check at an enhanced level. Closing Date 20/6/2026 If you have any questions on this opportunity that you would like to talk through please contact us using the below details: Jacqui Stevens | Jacqui.stevens@cgl.org.uk 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.

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Responsibilities

Support the facilitator in planning, promoting, and preparing structured group work programmes for service users. Assist in delivering sessions, providing one-to-one client support, and developing session materials.