Group Facilitator

3 weeks ago

Devon, United Kingdom Alzheimer's Society Full time

About the role


Our local groups are Memory Cafes in Bovey Tracey and Kingsbridge and Singing for the Brain groups in Exmouth and Dawlish, as well as an online Peer Support group. Several groups are well established, but others require developing and promoting to reach a wider number of people. The successful candidate will be managing a supportive and experienced team of dedicated volunteers and managing our relationship with our Singing facilitators.
To setup, promote, establish, organise and facilitate or deliver group(s) and ensure that all attending are supported to fully engage in the session. 
To recruit and role manage volunteers that the volunteers have clarity about their roles and undertake appropriate training. 
To be receptive to the views and feedback of service users during development of the group and when seeking to plan, develop and design future groups, taking into account the individual needs of members of the group 
To assist the service users to feel welcome and to understand the aims and benefit of the group(s), and ensure all new attendees are provided with information about the group 
Proactively support an inclusive and welcoming working environment where all colleagues and volunteers and people we support feel able to be themselves. 

About you
We are looking for a compassionate, supportive person with a good understanding of dementia and how it impacts both the person with the diagnosis and the carer. Our role requires excellent communication skills to engage people in group activities, ensuring the person with dementia can fully participate as well as the carer.
Understanding the importance of volunteers in group services is essential, plus the ability to role manage volunteers to support them in their role.
Good knowledge of dementia and an understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers
Experience of co-ordinating volunteers
Have excellent computer skills are required to facilitate virtual groups, and to complete accurate records on the computer system.
Have the ability to travel independently to the locations the service covers. Closing Date: 28th April 2024

About You

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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