Activities and Engagement Officer

4 weeks ago


Wigan, United Kingdom Think Ahead Stroke Full time

**Founded in 2000, Think Ahead Stroke is a support, advice and information charity.**

First and foremost Think Ahead Stroke is dedicated to improving the lives of stroke survivors, their carers and families by rebuilding health, hope and confidence through support, advice and friendship.

The charity regularly evaluates the types of support available to stroke survivors locally, and considering how best it can change and improve lives.

For example, person-to-person mentoring allows those recently affected by stroke to learn from others who have a shared personal experience, while structured, step-by-step seminars cover all aspects of the stroke journey and recovery - including physical and mental wellbeing.

**Purpose of the Job**:
The aim of this role is to engage with stroke survivors and their carers to provide a robust programme of activities and events supporting the recovery and wellbeing of all service users

**Principle Tasks**:

- To develop and facilitate weekly activities for stroke survivors and their carers.
- To regularly evaluate agreed programme of activities and develop future activities to meet needs.
- Work in collaboration with service users and other partner organisations to identify gaps in activity / event provision and develop fresh ideas to aid delivery of demanding engagement targets.
- Provide support to Working Groups to arrange and deliver a robust programme of activities.
- Design and produce a monthly newsletter for all members.
- Evaluate, record and and collate information for monitoring purposes.
- Produce monthly written report of activity and events and other significant information for submission to line manager and project lead.
- Accept referrals into Think Ahead and assist stroke survivors, their carers and families to access the appropriate support.
- Organise and attend promotional events, working in partnership with other relevant agencies.
- Organise and attend fundraising events.
- Up-date social media content.
- To develop an excellent understanding of Think Ahead and its core values and be able to represent the organisation in various settings.
- Attend all necessary training offered by Think Ahead or other partner agencies

E-mail for Person Specification and Application Form

**Salary**: £22,000.00-£25,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

Work Location: One location



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