Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Part time
Advert Start Date:
28/04/2017
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 11/05/2017 17:00
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
Durham and Chester-le-Street
Further Information
Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.
About the role:
As Group Coordinator, you will coordinate, organise and facilitate the engaging and safe running of group services aimed to inform, educate, and support people affected by dementia in County Durham. The type of services delivered in a group setting can be varied and may include Dementia Cafés, Activity Groups and Singing for the Brain™. It is desirable for you to have a musical background and possess confidence in your singing ability.
The sessions should be well designed and allow participants to engage fully to maximise their enjoyment and the beneficial impact; taking account individual needs of group attendees when designing group sessions and adjusting the programme as necessary. The role will involve effective service user involvement, co-ordination of service related volunteers and liaising with relevant statutory and voluntary organisations in the area.
About you:
You will possess an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent as well as having good organisation and facilitation skills combined with excellent communication and listening skills. An understanding of the value of group activities to people living with dementia along with experience in a care or support environment will be essential. It is desirable that you have experience of coordinating volunteers, and liaising with statutory and voluntary agencies. Due to the rural communities that you will be travelling to and transporting equipment and resources for the activity groups, it is imperative that you can travel independently.
For more information and an application form please visit:
https://alzheimers.livevacancies.co.uk/#!/page/Durham-and-Chester-le-Street/Group-Coordinator-320.html
Please note
This job is closed for applications.