SMART Group Co-Facilitator

Job description

The role: Volunteers in this role will be facilitating or co-facilitating regular SMART meetings. Volunteer SMART facilitators will help to make newcomers feels welcome, and empower everyone in the meeting to contribute, should they wish to. If not already trained, volunteers will need to complete the full SMART Recovery UK facilitator training programme. This role is ideally suited to people with lived experience of recovery, either directly, or through supporting a close friend or family member, although we welcome applications from anyone with an empathetic, non-judgemental attitude that can build strong working relationships with others. Tasks may include: - Sharing a group agreement at the start of each session, including the importance of respect and confidentiality. - Facilitating meetings according to the SMART Recovery Meeting Structure including a check-in, agenda setting, and check-out. - Reporting any concerns, including related to safeguarding, that may arise - in the group. - Link closely with the group lead to plan and evaluate sessions. · - Procuring necessary resources such as flip chart, paper and pens, and setting up before/packing away after each meeting. - Supp...