Peer Support Group Facilitator

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The purpose of the Volunteer Peer Support Group Facilitator role is to provide safe, welcoming and trauma-informed online spaces where women affected by trauma, abuse and violence can connect, share experiences and access peer support. **We are particularly looking for a Rochdale-based volunteer** who would feel confident supporting and facilitating our **Women's Recovery Support Group**, which forms part of our Rochdale Recovery Communities initiative. Alongside this local opportunity, we are also recruiting volunteers to support our wider network of specialist peer support groups, delivered online to women across the UK. Facilitators help create supportive environments that reduce isolation, encourage meaningful connections and promote emotional wellbeing through peer discussions, psychoeducation and practical recovery tools. Groups take place monthly via Zoom, with training, guidance and ongoing supervision provided by BeyondTrauma Academy CIC. Our groups are peer-led support spaces rather than counselling or therapy, and participants are never required to disclose personal experiences.

Key information

  • Start Date: 12th November 2026
  • Volunteer: Monthly
  • Tasks: - Facilitate monthly online peer support groups via Zoom, including our Rochdale Women's Recovery Support Group and other specialist survivor support groups.
    - Welcome participants and help create a safe, inclusive, non-judgemental and trauma-informed environment.
    - Encourage supportive conversations, shared learning and positive connections between group members, without requiring anyone to disclose personal experiences.
    - Introduce practical wellbeing activities, grounding techniques and psychoeducational tools from BeyondTrauma Academy's recovery resources.
    - Prepare for each session, including reviewing session themes, activities and relevant resources.
    - Work alongside co-facilitators and other BTA volunteers to ensure groups run smoothly.
    - Complete brief post-session records using BTA's Peer Support Tracker, including attendance, activities and relevant follow-up actions.
  • Training: All successful volunteers receive a structured induction, training and ongoing support from BeyondTrauma Academy CIC. No previous peer support facilitation experience is required.

    **Training provided includes:**

    - Volunteer Induction: Introduction to BTA, volunteer responsibilities, professional boundaries, confidentiality and organisational policies.
    - Safeguarding Training: Mandatory safeguarding induction and relevant safeguarding courses, including recognising and responding appropriately to concerns.
    - BeyondTrauma Recovery Programme™: Free access to our seven-session, ACCPH-accredited self-study programme, worth **15 CPD credits**, covering trauma awareness, recovery, emotional regulation and practical psychoeducational tools.
    - Peer Support Facilitation Guidance: Preparing and delivering safe, inclusive, trauma-informed online groups, managing group dynamics and responding to emotional distress.
    - Ongoing Support and Supervision: Access to volunteer network meetings, reflective discussions, guidance and support from BTA's Volunteer Lead.
  • Interests: Addiction, Mental Health, Women
  • Activities: Support Work
  • DBS Check: Yes
  • Are Volunteer Expenses Reimbursed? Yes
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