Group Coordinator

1 month ago


Doncaster, United Kingdom Alzheimer's Society Full time

**About The Role**:
**Closing date**:10th September 2023.

**Location**:Hybrid role - community based working across the Doncaster area, in community venues and local service locations with some homeworking elements.

**Interview date**:TBC.

**About the role**

We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Coordinator to join our team in Doncaster. The Group Coordinator will lead on the delivery of 5 groups for people with dementia and their carers/supporters. The Group Coordinator will also coordinate the delivery of Dementia Friends Awareness with partners. The groups are varied and should reflect the needs of the people we support with guest speakers, appropriate activities and opportunities for people to socialize and get support from their peers.

This service is part of a wider partnership of organisations known as, ‘Keep in Mind’ led by Age UK Doncaster providing support for people with dementia and their carers/supporters in Doncaster. The Group Coordinator will be responsible for raising awareness of Alzheimer’s Society Groups both with the other partnership members and in the local community.

**About you**

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is enthusiastic, committed, organised, resilient, empathetic and supportive and ready to actively promote group services across all communities and encourage all people affected by dementia to feel included and able to access our services.

You will have:

- An understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers/supporters
- An understanding of the value of group activities to people living with dementia
- An understanding of working with volunteers
- An understanding of planning and delivery of group activities
Ability to use IT

This role is varied and requires someone who is happy to work in a group environment and provide leadership in the delivery of a safe service for people affected by dementia with the support of a team of volunteers. The role needs someone who can think on their feet and is responsive to the people attending the service, changing activities when needed and dealing with the unexpected.

**About Alzheimer's Society**:
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.

Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.

**Our Values**

We are **Determined to make a difference** when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.

Every one of us is a **Trusted expert**, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are **Better together** by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are **Compassionate**, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.

Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.

**Equal Opportunities**

We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.

We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.


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