THERAPEUTIC GROUP SUPPORT ASSISTANT - Volunteer

Releaseforwomen; Brighton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A women's charity in Brighton seeks a Therapeutic Group Support Assistant to facilitate support for women during therapeutic sessions. You will work with a Lead Facilitator to create an inclusive environment, assist with practical tasks, and provide emotional support when needed. This role requires counselling training or experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to a full group cycle. This position is open only to female applicants for genuine occupational reasons.

Qualifications

• Counselling training or experience is essential for supporting participants effectively.
• Strong communication skills to work well with the Lead Facilitator.
• Commitment to a full 6–10 week group cycle is required.

Responsibilities

• Greet participants and ensure a welcoming environment.
• Support the Lead Facilitator with logistical tasks during sessions.
• Provide emotional support to participants when necessary.

Skills

Counselling training/experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Job description

Help us welcome and support women during our therapeutic groups across Sussex.

What difference will you make?

Our groups are the heart of what we do, and our Therapeutic Group Support Assistants play a crucial role in ensuring these sessions run smoothly.

You will work alongside a Lead Facilitator to create a warm, inclusive, and physically comfortable environment.

The successful candidate will join a highly regarded women‑led, women‑centred, and trauma‑informed charity.

What are we looking for?

• Counselling training/experience.
• Able to commit to a full 6–10 week group cycle.
• Communication Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively with a Lead Facilitator.
• Local Insight: Ideally, you will live in or have strong ties to Brighton, Worthing, or Shoreham/Southwick. This post is only open to female applicants as being female is deemed to be a genuine occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Paragraph 1 of the Equality Act 2010.

What will you be doing?

Greet participants as they arrive. Support the Lead Facilitator with practical tasks (handing out materials, managing refreshments, or keeping time).

Provide a calm, grounded presence. While you are not the primary therapist, you may offer one‑to‑one emotional support (e.g., sitting with someone who needs a moment outside the circle).

Closing the Space: Assist in packing away and briefly debriefing with the Facilitator after participants have left.