Job Overview
Ottery Help Scheme is a well-established local charity offering a wide range of support for our community across Ottery St Mary and District. Our various activity groups focus on improving the wellbeing of those in our community, while reducing isolation. We are now looking for an enthusiastic and creative team member to plan and deliver our weekly and monthly group activities in various venues across the area.
Requirements
* Experience of running/facilitating activity groups of up to 25
* Experience of working with older people
* Preferably prior experience of supporting those living with dementia and their carers
* Enthusiasm to outreach into the community
* Friendly, empathic personality
* Excellent communication skills
* Team player
* Creative and organised
* Awareness of boundaries/safeguarding issues
* Good IT skills (some office work required)
No evenings or weekends
Located at local community venues and in office
Car owner/driver essential (mileage from office to/from groups reimbursed at 45p per mile)
Initially 15 hours pw with potential for additional hours
This role requires an Enhanced DBS check funded by Ottery Help Scheme
Closing Date: 6 October 2025
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.95 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 15 per week
Work Location: In person