Activity Group Co-ordinator
Office based - 45 Potternewton Lane, Chapel Allerton, LS7 3LW with travel across North Leeds

Overview

Our dementia support services are designed to help those who live with dementia to keep up the lifestyle they enjoy for as long as possible and to offer some comfort and support when they’re facing unfamiliar or difficult situations.

We’re currently looking for an Activity Group Co-ordinator to join us on a part-time basis, working 25 hours per week, on a permanent contract.

The Role

As an Activity Group Co-ordinator, you will organise and deliver activities and support groups for people living with dementia and their carers and/or families.

Specifically, you will design, prepare and deliver stimulating and fun activities for groups across the Meanwood, Roundhay and Chapel Allerton areas on a weekly basis.

You will prepare and set up sessions, arrange refreshments and meals and seek feedback from attendees whilst adjusting group delivery accordingly. Additionally, you will process and support newly referred people, ensuring they are integrated into the group.

Working Hours

This is a part-time position, working 25 hours per week, on a permanent contract.

What you’ll need

- Experience of working with people living with dementia and/or their carers
- Experience of delivering activities within a group setting
- Knowledge and experience of dementia (gained from personal or professional experience)
- An understanding of the benefit of group settings and activities for people living with dementia
- Knowledge of how to safeguard vulnerable adults
- A full, valid driving licence (and access to a vehicle with business insurance - mileage reimbursed)

Please note: the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to pre-employment checks. This may include a criminal records check.

What you get in return

We’re proud to be in the top 25 not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK, based on ratings from Indeed. As a valued employee at Royal Voluntary Service, you will benefit from:

- Salary of £11.27 per hour
- 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

Royal Voluntary Service is committed to building inclusive and diverse teams across the charity. To find out more about our commitment to EDI, visit our website.

How to apply

Please select the apply button shown to be taken through to the application process. You will need to answer some screening questions as well as uploading your CV. You will be contacted by a member of the team once your application has been reviewed.

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Dates to bear in mind

The closing date for this role is the 30th March 2024. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.

This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.

Other organisations may call this role Activity Group Officer, Community Activity Officer, Community Activity Co-ordinator, Activities Assistant, Wellbeing Co-ordinator, Community Care Co-ordinator, Service Co-ordinator, or Dementia Activity Group Co-ordinator.