Training Facilitator for Domestic Abuse Survivors

We are looking for skilled, confident, and trauma-informed trainers or facilitators to help deliver a unique series of online workshops for survivors of domestic abuse navigating the Family Court. These workshops are not delivered anywhere else and are vital in helping survivors understand what to expect, learn about family law, and develop coping strategies for a process that can be stressful, intimidating, and isolating.

FLAG DV is a specialist domestic abuse charity supporting survivors to make informed, safe choices through free, confidential family law advice, court support, and training across Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Hampshire. Our survivor-led, trauma-informed approach helps reduce fear, increase understanding, and support survivors to feel safer, more confident, and better equipped to access justice.

As a Volunteer Training Facilitator, you will help us reach more survivors by delivering a four-session workshop to small groups (up to eight participants). You will guide survivors through the Family Court process, providing practical information, emotional support, and tools to prepare for and manage court proceedings. Your role will directly empower participants to face this challenging experience with greater confidence, understanding, and resilience.

About Flag DV

Flag DV provide victims of domestic abuse a free legal advice appointment to enable them to make informed decisions to empower them to leave the abuse safely. These are facilitated by family law solicitors who offer their time as pro-bono services. This service is for anyone experiencing domestic abuse in Thames Valley and Hampshire over the age of 18 regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race or religion.

Charity aims - For people who experience domestic abuse to have access to high quality legal advice so that they are empowered to
o Make informed choices through knowledge of their legal rights
o Have a better understanding of access to justice
o Make informed choices to protect themselves, their children and their property

Our client outcomes are measured under four criteria; improved understanding of legal rights, improved health and wellbeing, improved feeling of safety for victims, their children and property and increased understanding of how to access further legal support.

What skills do I need?

You’ll have an understanding of domestic abuse and its impacts, including post-separation abuse, and be able to explain complex or sensitive information clearly, calmly, and inclusively.

You’ll be an excellent listener, responding with empathy and without judgment, and take a trauma-informed, survivor-centred approach to group work. You’ll feel confident facilitating emotive or challenging discussions, including responding appropriately to disclosures, while maintaining clear professional boundaries.

You’ll have strong experience in facilitating or training groups and managing group dynamics, ensuring participation is inclusive, non-pressured, and respectful of different needs. This may include online and/or in-person facilitation.

You’ll bring a calm, reliable, and reassuring presence to emotionally demanding situations, with strong emotional awareness and sensitivity to participants’ needs. A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusive practice is essential.

You’ll be willing to engage in supervision, reflective practice, and ongoing development, and your values will align with FLAG DV’s commitment to confidentiality, survivor safety, and ethical practice.

Desirable

• It would be helpful if you also have:
• Knowledge of the Family Court system and survivor rights (training provided)
• Experience delivering online workshops or structured group programmes
• Experience supporting survivors in a voluntary, professional, or peer capacity
• Training or qualifications in facilitation, training, or group leadership, as evidence of relevant delivery experience

Lived experience of domestic abuse may be a valuable asset, but is not essential. Disclosure is entirely optional and will never be requested. Any shared lived experience will be respected and supported within a safe, confidential framework.

When is this role available?

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Details

Volunteers can be based anywhere with reliable internet, as sessions are delivered live online. They will deliver all four sessions for their cohort weekly, with preparation and debrief time. Support is provided by co-facilitators and FLAG DV staff. Programmes run on Tuesday evenings or Thursday daytime, giving survivors choice and facilitators flexibility of which programme they commit to deliver. The four sessions are delivered at the same day & time for continuity.

Where does this role take place?