Support Group Facilitator - Bordon

The role of a PeerTalk Support Group Facilitator is unique. They don't counsel, try to fix or offer advice; they allow the group of attendees to provide support for one another so that by connection they're able to work through their own challenges. You'll be provided with full training to understand how your ability to empathetically listen is so powerful. 

Your duties include setting up the meeting space with your co-facilitator (we work in pairs), meeting and greeting new and existing attendees, starting and finishing meetings on time, facilitating the meeting in line with your training, debrief with the co-facilitator, complete the attendance statistics and leave the meeting space as you found it. 

Your availability for this role will be Tuesday evenings, the meetings are 7-8:30pm, and whilst you won't be required every Tuesday there is a requirement that you have flexibility to be available at least 4 evenings a quarter to allow the group to run smoothly for those attending. 

To apply please register your interest today. 

Skills

Creating a space where people feel accepted and valued is one of the core tasks of a PeerTalk Support Group Facilitator, the skills below are essential to being a great facilitator:

• Good listening skills
• An excellent ability to show compassion and empathy
• Being Non-Judgmental and Respectful of others
• Having common sense
• Being able to present balanced viewpoints
• A good sense of humour
• Being able to keep a confidence
• A good team player
• Having a strong sense of commitment
• Having a willingness to learn
• Good communication skills
• Being a person of integrity
• Having enthusiasm for this area of mental health and the work of PeerTalk