Trauma-Informed Facilitator Specialist - Healingminds community recovery CIC
27 enero 2026•2 vistas
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We are Hiring: Trauma-Informed Facilitator Specialist
Organisation: Healing Minds Community Recovery CIC
Location: Newmarket, Suffolk
Contract Type: Sessional / Fixed-term / Project-based
Hours: Flexible (to be agreed)
Rate: £14 to £18 per Hour
Purpose of the Role
The Trauma-Informed Facilitator Specialist will design and deliver trauma-informed group and 1-to-1 interventions that support emotional recovery, reduce risk of harm and violence, and improve wellbeing for young people and young adults (ages 11–26). The role emphasises prevention, early intervention, and community-based recovery.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver trauma-informed wellbeing, recovery, and violence-prevention sessions
- Facilitate emotional regulation, grounding, and resilience-building activities
- Recognise trauma responses and avoid re-traumatisation
- Use de-escalation and conflict-reduction techniques
- Create safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental group environments
- Provide optional 1-to-1 emotional support where appropriate
- Maintain accurate attendance records, session notes, and outcome data
- Work collaboratively with volunteers, partners, and referral agencies
Educational Qualifications
Applicants must have one or more of the following:
- Level 3 (or above) qualification in Counselling, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Mental Health, Youth Work, Social Care, Community Development, or Trauma-Informed Practice
- Equivalent professional training with substantial relevant experience in trauma-informed or therapeutic
work with young people or vulnerable adults.
Desirable Qualifications/Training: - Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
- Accredited trauma-informed care training
- Safeguarding Children & Adults
- Conflict resolution, restorative practice, or de-escalation training
Person Specification
Knowledge: - Strong understanding of trauma-informed principles (safety, trust, choice, collaboration, empowerment)
- Knowledge of safeguarding and professional boundaries
- Understanding of adolescent development and emotional well-being
- Awareness of violence prevention and risk reduction approaches
Skills: - Confident facilitation of groups with complex needs
- Calm management of challenging or emotionally charged situations
- Clear, empathetic, and culturally sensitive communication
- Ability to adapt sessions to diverse needs
- Accurate record-keeping and basic reporting
Experience:
- Experience delivering trauma-informed or therapeutic support
- Experience working with young people or vulnerable adults
- Experience facilitating group interventions (paid or voluntary)
Personal Qualities: - Empathetic, patient, and non-judgmental
- Emotionally resilient and reflective
- Reliable, professional, and trustworthy
- Committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Safeguarding & Compliance: - Willingness to undergo an Enhanced DBS check
- Commitment to follow safeguarding, GDPR, and confidentiality policies
- Commitment to regular supervision and ongoing professional development
- Experiencia
- No se requiere
- Idiomas
- Inglés – Avanzado
- Jornada
- Parcial
- Salario
- 14 £ – 18 £ por hora
Healing Minds Community Recovery CIC • 1-10 empleados
En JOB TODAY desde enero, 2026
Healing Minds and Community Recovery CIC is a Community Interest Company dedicated to strengthening community wellbeing through the prevention of substance misuse and the promotion of positive mental health. We deliver structured, inclusive
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