Groupwork Facilitator (Female)
| Posting date: | 27 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,403 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 31 January 2026 |
| Location: | SR1 3nh |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wearside Women In Need |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
About the Role
The Role of Groupwork Facilitator is based within our Outreach and Advocacy team, within our Mary Street Office in the Centre of Sunderland.
We are looking for a dedicated individual who is able to project a welcoming, positive and proactive approach throughout the delivery of groupwork as well as following up with all attending service users through case work.
Due to the nature of our work this role is open to female applicants only (Genuine Occupational Requirement)
Who are we looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic and effective Groupwork Facilitator to lead and coordinate our groupwork, creating safe, engaging spaces and following up with strong, supportive relationships with service users.
Job Description
• Administrative duties including inviting service users to group and ensuring OASIS is up-to-date with all relevant information, including Groupwork notes, Risk Assessments, Safety plans and Support plans.
• Check-in calls (to service users on the waiting list for groups and to service users if they have missed sessions)
• Preparation of resources and activities for groupwork sessions
• Assisting with the setup of the groupwork room, and greeting service users – making them feel welcome and safe
• Facilitating the delivery of groupwork, focussed on domestic abuse (including the Freedom Programme, Power to Change & DART)
• Develop appropriate and professional relationships with service users, whilst maintaining confidentiality.
This job description details the key elements of the role and is not an exhaustive list of all duties. Job roles evolve over time and job holders may be required to complete additional tasks in line with the needs of the organisation.
What skills and experience are needed?
Experience and Knowledge:
• Groupwork or Facilitation experience.
• Knowledge of domestic abuse, impact and remedies.
• Knowledge of local support systems and how to access.
• Knowledge of substance misuse, mental health and related services and an understanding of issues related to substance misuse and mental health.
• Knowledge of the effects of sexual, physical and emotional abuse.
• Experience of multi-agency liaison.
Personal Qualities:
● Ability to be self-reflective whilst working with clients and in personal and professional development and in supervision.
● Show motivation, creativity and passion about working with survivors of domestic abuse and improving outcomes for survivors.
● Ability to work well under pressure.
● Promote equality and diversity in all aspects of practice.
● Manage boundaries effectively, sensitively and ethically.
● Resilience, self-governance, autonomy, good self-management, and self-care.
● Understanding of the importance of upholding quality standards, performance monitoring and collating appropriate statistical information for funders.
● Knowledge of health and safety, including assessing high-risk situations for clients.
● Feminist understanding of women’s issues.
What will we offer you?
WWIN is committed to the personal and professional development of staff. You will be working within an experienced team willing to share skills, experience and support your learning and development.
In return for your commitment, we offer great employee benefits including enhanced employer pension contribution, generous holiday entitlement and a focus on learning and development. You will also have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
• An annual salary of £26,403 per annum
• 32 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata) including statutory holidays, rising by one day each service year up to 37 days including statutory holidays
• Membership of the Nest Pension Scheme
• Wellbeing Initiatives and Employee Assistance Programme
• Opportunity to join the Blue Light Card discount scheme
• Free and discounted theatre and event tickets via the Tickets for Good Scheme
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
If you would like to discuss the role further or have any questions, please contact:
amy.rossiter@wwin.org.uk to arrange a call.
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