Trauma-Informed Facilitator Specialist - Healingminds community recovery CIC

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