This 21 hours per week role is within our London Borough of Hounslow local service team, reporting to the Local Services Manager, working alongside an experienced team of Dementia Advisers and supported by Volunteers. Volunteer role management is a key responsibility.
You will coordinate, organize, and facilitate the successful and safe provision of group services delivered in community venues across the borough, including Singing for the Brain, Dementia Cafés, and a Peer Support Group. Our service delivery is both virtual and face-to-face, with a strong emphasis on community outreach and engagement. We particularly welcome applications from individuals who are representative of the communities we serve in Hounslow.
This is a home-based role, with frequent travel within the borough. Expenses are paid for travel. Interviews will take place the week commencing 8th September.
About you
This is a rewarding front-line role that makes a real difference to the lives of people living with dementia. You will work across a large and diverse community, requiring excellent communication skills and adaptability to different settings.
* We are seeking someone with strong organizational and interpersonal skills to help us expand our reach and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* You should have an understanding of dementia and its impact on people's lives. Confidence to work independently, facilitate groups, and manage volunteers is essential.
* Experience supporting similar groups, leading person-centered engagement and activities, is highly desirable. The ability to travel independently within the borough is required.
What you’ll focus on:
* Delivering activity and support groups at community venues
* Recruiting and supporting volunteers
* Maintaining records and capturing service user feedback
About Alzheimer's Society
Dementia is the UK’s biggest killer. One in three people born in the UK today will develop dementia in their lifetime. Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading dementia charity, providing support, funding research, and campaigning to make dementia a priority.
Our values guide us in addressing the challenges and opportunities ahead, emphasizing our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
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We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, impairments, health conditions, or from minority ethnic backgrounds, as these groups are currently underrepresented. We aim for our organization to reflect and understand the communities we serve, fostering inclusion and belonging.
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