Maternal Mental Health Peer Support Facilitating Lead - West or East Cumberland

The Happy Mums Foundation; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established community-focused organization is seeking a passionate individual to facilitate peer support groups in the West and East Cumberland regions. This role emphasizes the importance of creating safe, inclusive spaces for mothers facing mental health challenges. You will lead group sessions, support volunteers, and engage with the community to promote wellbeing and resilience. With flexible working hours and the chance to make a real difference, this position is perfect for someone committed to fostering supportive environments. If you're ready to connect with others and drive positive change, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Experience as a mum with mental health challenges.
• Strong understanding of peer support dynamics.
• Ability to manage group dynamics and promote inclusivity.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate peer support groups in designated regions and online.
• Support volunteers and ensure a safe group environment.
• Engage with the community and promote the organization's initiatives.

Skills

Peer Support Facilitation

Community Engagement

Safeguarding Awareness

Organizational Skills

Job description

Facilitating Leads

Hours: 16 hours per week

Wage: £12.60 per hour

Initial 6 Months Contract

APPLY VIA OUR WEBSITE: https://happymums.org.uk/about-happy-mums/#careers

About you: You have lived experience as a mum of mental health challenges and understand the power of peer support and safe spaces. You have excellent awareness of your own mental health and solid coping strategies. You’re confident, organised, and committed to making a difference in your community. You're a people person who can hold space for others, manage boundaries, and promote respectful, inclusive environments.

You are based in commutable distance of either of the regions, West Cumberland or East Cumberland and you’re ready to connect people, support volunteers, and build safe communities of support.

Main purposes of the job

To facilitate multiple peer support groups within the West or East Cumberland region week (see map) and online each, act as safeguarding point of contact in those groups and ensure volunteers are supported through post-group debriefs. Support the Community Engagement Coordinators with marketing for groups, including social media, leafleting etc. To travel throughout the region, therefore a full UK driving licence (with fewer than 6 points) and access to your own car is essential

Key tasks

Group Facilitation:

1.Lead and co-facilitate peer support groups across designated locations and online.

2.Ensure groups are welcoming, inclusive and safe spaces.

3.Carry out venue housekeeping checks (e.g. fire alarms, emergency exits, accessibility).

4.Complete and update venue risk assessments regularly.

5.Be the named safeguarding contact for each session you facilitate.

Volunteer Support & Wellbeing:

6.Offer on-the-day support for volunteers at sessions.

7.Facilitate end-of-session debriefs with volunteers.

8.Promote a safe and respectful culture within the group.

Wellbeing-in-role:

9.Attend monthly supervision sessions with clinical supervisor.

10.Develop and maintain a wellbeing-at-work plan in conjunction with your line manager.

Data & Safeguarding:

11.Record group data accurately (attendance, incidents, safeguarding concerns etc).

12.Report safeguarding concerns following organisational procedures.

Community Engagement & Promotion:

13.Distribute flyers, posters and promotional materials across the local area.

14.Develop and maintain positive relationships with community partners and venues.

15.Represent the organisation in the local area as a key point of contact.

Working Hours:

Core hours will typically be between 9am and 2pm on weekdays.

Occasional evening hours (online), which can be worked from home.

Flexibility is important to support group times and community needs.

Reporting to Operations Manager

APPLY VIA OUR WEBSITE: https://happymums.org.uk/about-happy-mums/#careers

APPLY VIA OUR WEBSITE: https://happymums.org.uk/about-happy-mums/#careers