Groupwork Practitioner

Wmjobs; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and family-friendly working

36 days' leave pro rata

Pension contribution up to 5%

Unpaid leave option

Sick pay & family leave

Job summary

Groupwork Practitioner role based in Birmingham wide with hybrid working. Part-time 20 hours per week with a pro rata salary of £13,526.93 (full-time £25,363 for 37.5h).

The post involves delivering compassionate, person-centred groupwork to families affected by perinatal mental health, in community settings across Birmingham. Travel across Birmingham is required to facilitate groups, with current sessions on Wednesdays in Northfield and Thursdays in Walmley, Sutton Coldfield, and occasional

Responsibilities

• Create safe, welcoming and supportive spaces for families affected by perinatal mental health difficulties.
• Deliver compassionate, inclusive and person-centred groupwork with volunteers and staff.
• Travel across Birmingham to facilitate groups and attend occasional meetings at the head office.

Job description

Groupwork Practitioner

Role: Groupwork Practitioner
Location: Birmingham wide / Hybrid working
Hours: Part-time - 20 hours per week
Salary: £13,526.93 per annum pro rata (20 hours per week) / £25,363 full-time equivalent (37.5 hours per week)
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months initially, subject to funding
Benefits: Flexible and family-friendly working, 36 days' leave pro rata (including bank/public holidays), up to 5% matched pension contribution, opportunity to unpaid leave, enhanced occupational sick pay and family leave, ongoing training, and support
Reports to: Senior Operations Manager

What will the role involve?

The Groupwork Practitioner will play an important role in creating safe, welcoming and supportive spaces where people affected by perinatal mental health difficulties can feel heard, understood and able to connect with others. Working alongside our volunteers, practitioners and Senior Operations Managers, the postholder will help deliver compassionate, inclusive and person-centred groupwork that responds to the individual needs and experiences of the families we support.

This is a community-based role requiring regular travel across Birmingham to facilitate groups, currently including Wednesdays in Northfield and Thursdays in Walmley, Sutton Coldfield. There will also be occasional attendance at Acacia's Sutton Coldfield head office for meetings. Some occasional evening and weekend work may be required to meet service needs.