Volunteer Group Facilitator

Volunteer Group Facilitator Location: Derby City Link Links, Stuart House, Green Lane, Derby, DE1 1RS Timing: Mondays 10am – 2pm Training: Volunteers have access to Waythrough’s training platform, Workday, and will be asked to complete a number of training modules within their first 3 months. About Waythrough Waythrough provides specialist support across mental health, alcohol, drugs and related areas.

We delivery high-quality, evidence-based services designed around the real needs of the people we serve. Every year, we support around 125,000 people through over 250 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. Derby City Life Links provides a wellness and mental health recovery service tailored to meet your needs. Our information, advice and navigation services can help you find community and digital resources that will help you to achieve your recovery outcomes, make your independence more sustainable and support you in developing your own support networks.

The Role This exciting volunteer role would suit someone with an empathetic, open-minded attitude who can built strong working relationships with others as part of a holistic approach to improving overall health and wellbeing of the people we support. A Group Facilitator Volunteer will attend the service frequently to engage with the staff and people the service supports, facilitating wellbeing group sessions and supporting people accessing the group.

Tasks may include: Support and facilitate peer support groups, mental health workshops and courses Being a friendly face and welcoming those who attend the service Offering a listening ear and facilitating discussions that bring people together Promoting and signposting activities available in the wider community Engaging with the people who access the service and encouraging mental wellbeing Setting up for group sessions, helping to keep the communal areas tidy (e.g.

kitchen and activity room), and packing away following each session Identify and report any concerns or risks to the Duty staff or Duty Manager within the building Skills we would like you to bring to the role: Confident IT skills – aside from any IT skills required for the role, some of our mandatory training is done online through eLearning modules Professional, honest and committed Non-judgmental towards people with lived experience Good time keeping Able to work as part of a team, on own initiative and to instruction Lived experience welcomed and using your unique experiences to encourage, guide and support people accessing services.

Work alongside staff to create inclusive, supportive environments that encourage wellbeing, recovery and positive change. A genuine interest in being part of the mission, vision and promise of Waythrough Ability to maintain professional boundaries, adhere to Waythrough policies and media guidelines, engage in supervision, and complete relevant training 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 experi