SMART Group (Co) Facilitator

About 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. Support the group lead with any admin tasks linked to the running of the SMART group. E.g. Completing SMART audits or liaising with Regional SMART Community Coordinator. Personal qualities Skills we would love you to bring to the role: Welcoming, friendly and an ability to put other people at ease Confident and calm in group settings Good IT skills - the SMART Recovery UK training all takes place electronically and includes submitting some written responses via email Non-judgmental towards people facing challenges in their lives, including around drug and/or alcohol use and/or mental health Good time keeping Able to work as part of a team, on own initiative and to instruction An understanding of Waythrough - information is available on our website A genuine interest in being part of the mission and vision of Waythrough Ability to maintain professional boundaries, adhere to Waythrough policies and media guidelines, engage in supervision, and complete relevant training