Co-ordinator - Dementia Groups (Ftc, Part-time)

1 week ago


Doncaster, United Kingdom Royal Voluntary Service Full time

Doncaster, South Yorkshire

Do you enjoy helping people? Are you looking for a role that is truly rewarding? Then we need you

Together we can make a real difference to helping people in need.

We are currently looking for a Co-ordinator to join us on a fixed-term contract until the end of March 2024.

Overview

We organise and facilitate the successful and safe provision of services delivered for people living with dementia and their carers in a group setting.

The groups provide support to people living with dementia and their carers, providing stimulation, peer support, and social connectivity. The service aims to support people to feel happier and healthier within improving overall Quality of Life.

The Role

As a Co-ordinator, you will facilitate the delivery of activity and support groups for people in Doncaster living with dementia and their carers and/or families.

Supporting the Service Manager, you will plan and deliver regular groups across the region and create and deliver a wide range of activities.

You will prepare and set up sessions, processing and supporting new referrals to the groups, as well as seeking feedback from those attendees and adjusting group delivery accordingly.

**Your role will also involve**:

- Preparing, setting up and closing down each session
- Arranging refreshments and/or meals for the groups
- Performing a range of administrative duties
- Receiving and actioning referrals
- Recruiting, supporting and motivating volunteers

Working Hours

This is a part-time role, working 25 hours per week, across four days on a fixed term contract until 31st March 2024.

About You

**To be considered as a Co-ordinator, you will need**:

- Knowledge and experience of dementia (personal and/or professional)
- An understanding of the need for client confidentiality
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Good organisation and facilitation skills
- The ability to proficiently use standard IT systems including MS Office, Word, Excel and databases
- A full, valid driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance (mileage paid or reimbursed)

What you will get in return

We’re proud to be in the top 25 not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK, based on ratings from Indeed. As a valued employee at Royal Voluntary Service, you will benefit from the following:

- An hourly rate of £10.05 per hour
- 33 days’ holiday including Bank Holidays (pro rata for part-time)
- Enhanced Family Leave schemes
- 6 weeks company sick pay
- A great pension scheme
- An employee benefits package that gives access to an exclusive rewards and cashback website
- 24-hour access to online GPs
- Rewards scheme to claim money back for dental, optical and other therapies
- A free and confidential employee assistance programme with up to 6 face to face sessions built in
- Opportunities to discuss flexible working
- Access to award winning e-learning and development
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career

How to apply

Here at Royal Voluntary Service, we're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to be a charity that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective.

Join Royal Voluntary Service and together we can change lives, change communities and change society.

Dates to bear in mind

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Activity Group Officer, Community Activity Officer, Community Activity Co-ordinator, Activity Group Co-ordinator, or Charity Activity Group Co-ordinator.



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