FOCCUS Facilitator
When We Need You
From 10/02/2012 onwards
About Opportunity
FOCCUS is a programme, normally delivered over 2 or 3 sessions, to enable couples to explore their relationship in some depth. Although not exclusive, most couples attend FOCCUS as part of a marriage preparation programme.
In the first session couples meet as a group and they individually complete a detailed questionnaire. This takes between 45 and 60 minutes. It is then processed to identify their relationship’s unique profile. A week or so later they will return for an individual feedback session with you, their FOCCUS facilitator.
This second meeting is a chance for couples to discover more about each other. For many it is a very special session, helping to identify and appreciate the strengths and opportunities in their life together.
Volunteering as a FOCCUS facilitator with SMC is an opportunity for you to enhance your own interpersonal skills and be part of an organisation, which is committed to healthy relationships and family life.
Availability
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About Scottish Marriage Care
At Scottish Marriage Care we believe that positive relationships are at the heart of a successful Scotland. Whether we are SINGLE, MARRIED, COHABITING, with or without CHILDREN, our lives are stabilised, enhanced, and energised by healthy relationships. However, relationships can easily become a source of conflict, distress and regret.
Through either our Counselling service, Stepfamily Helpline or Early Intervention programmes, we will work with you to strengthen and improve your relationships and family life.
We offer FOCCUSed marriage preparation sessions, and relationship MOTs. These useful relationship development tools can help you build stronger, healthier relationships and reduce the risk of relationship crisis in the future.
Skills & Experience
Good organisation and communication skills
Reliable & trustworthy
Patient
Approachable & friendly
Travel Details
Information on centres available on the SMC website.
www.scottishmarriagecare.org
Restrictions
Applicants are typically 30 years of age or over, however a younger applicant with suitable life experience will be considered.
Requirements
Commitment to volunteering with SMC for a minimum 5 year period
An ability to be self aware and use experience and feedback constructively
An interest in working with relationships
A commitment to Scottish Marriage Care's values/principles
able to attend all training days and fulfil the academic level of the course
Training and Induction Details
Induction Training
Ongoing Training
Training programme is designed to operate around candidates in full time employment. For this reason it is done over two weekends, a month apart, four days in total.
There is an expectation that all prospective facilitators complete the necessary written work.
Qualifications
Attend and fulfil our selection process
Life experience
Ability to work sensitively with couples
Work Type
Counselling
Client Group
Religion / faith
Education / literacy
Expenses Detail
Travelling/parking expensive are paid. Other expenses may be paid on condition this is approved by the Centre Manager.
Frequency & Commitment
Volunteers would be expected to offer FOCCUS once a week for three hours. SMC would require three years commitment after training.
Minimum Age
Volunteers must be at least 25 years of age.
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cousellingmarriagepreptraining
Reference Code
VMP Ref: 1294
Contact Details
72 Waterloo Street
Glasgow
Scotland
G2 7DA
Contact: Paul Burnside
Tel: 0141 222 7997
Email: p.burnside@scottishmarriagecar...
Website: http://www.scottishmarria...
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