Royal Voluntary Service has an opportunity available for an ACTIVITY GROUP COORDINATOR to join our team. You will join us on a part-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £9,731.14 per annum (£22,706 FTE).
The role will be Home based with regular travel in South East Northumberland to deliver activity groups.
About the ACTIVITY GROUP COORDINATOR role:
The role has the responsibility for the organising and delivering the successful and safe provision of activity groups for people living with dementia and their carers in a group setting. Groups are delivered within South East Northumberland.
The overall purpose of the role is to coordinate and facilitate the operation of activity and support groups for people living with dementia and/or their carers.
The role of an Activity Group Coordinator is to design, prepare and deliver stimulating and fun activities for the group on a weekly basis, including the delivery of our chair-based exercise programme Move It or Lose It. Alongside supporting the Service Manager with the co-ordination of Volunteers, including recruitment and training, to enhance the overall service provision provided to those attending the groups.
Hours: 15 (Tuesday 4.5 hours, Wednesday 5 hours and Thursday 5.5 hours)
Benefits
- 26 days holiday (pro rata) plus paid statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Ten weeks company sick pay following successful completion of probation
- A great pension scheme
- 2 x Salary Death in Service Benefit, subject to qualification
- Enhanced Family Leave schemes
- An employee benefits package that gives access to an exclusive rewards website to get discounts and cashback online
- A 24-hour doctor line, financial support with dental/optical and other therapies
- A free and confidential employee assistance programme with up to six face-to-face sessions counselling included
- Extensive online and on the job training to ensure you will succeed in your role
- Opportunities to discuss flexible working
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The chance to make a positive, lasting impact that changes lives, communities and society
What you'll bring as our ACTIVITY GROUP COORDINATOR:
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Knowledge
- A knowledge and experience of dementia (personal and/or professional)
- Understanding of the benefit of group settings and activities for people living with dementia
- Safeguarding vulnerable adults
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Skills
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Good organisation and facilitation skills
- A valid driving license and access to a vehicle with business insurance (mileage paid / reimbursed)
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Experience
- Experience of working with people living with dementia and/or their carers
- Delivering activities within a group setting
- Ability to proficiently use standard IT systems Microsoft Office/Word/Excel, client database entry and management.
Please refer to the role profile available to view on this vacancy for full details of this opportunity.
If you feel have the skills and experience to become our ACTIVITY GROUP COORDINATOR please click apply today, we d love to hear from you!
If you are successful with your application the role will be subject to satisfactory DBS Check.
The closing date for this role is 15/10/2024. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
At Royal Voluntary Service our goal is to welcome everyone and build inclusive and diverse teams. We celebrate difference and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work. To find out more about our commitment to EDI, visit our website.
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