Volunteer Hearing Voices Group Facilitator

Oxleas NHS Foundation Trust; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A community health service provider in the United Kingdom seeks a peer volunteer to facilitate weekly sessions for a Hearing Voices Group focused on individuals experiencing long-term mental health conditions. Key responsibilities include organizing meetings, maintaining a supportive atmosphere, and engaging with participants. The ideal candidate will have lived experience of hearing voices, have skills in facilitation and communication, and be comfortable with diverse groups. This volunteer role offers a chance to contribute to mental health support in a community setting.

Qualifications

• Must have lived experience of hearing voices.
• Must have previously helped with or facilitated groups independently.
• Comfortable conversing with a variety of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a group of voice hearers attending weekly sessions.
• Organize the group room and communicate with members.
• Support the setup, welcome new members, and perform end-of-session tasks.
• Maintain a welcoming, non-judgmental atmosphere.
• Encourage shared ownership of discussions and expectations.

Skills

Lived experience of hearing voices

Facilitation skills

Communication skills

Job description

A community health service provider in the United Kingdom seeks a peer volunteer to facilitate weekly sessions for a Hearing Voices Group focused on individuals experiencing long-term mental health conditions. Key responsibilities include organizing meetings, maintaining a supportive atmosphere, and engaging with participants. The ideal candidate will have lived experience of hearing voices, have skills in facilitation and communication, and be comfortable with diverse groups. This volunteer role offers a chance to contribute to mental health support in a community setting.