Royal Voluntary Service has an opportunity available for an Activity Group Coordinator to join our team delivering Dementia Groups across the Scottish Borders area. You will join us on a part-time, permanent basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive salary of £13.49 per hour (FTE £24,552 per annum).
About the Activity Group Coordinator role:
To coordinate and facilitate the operation of weekly 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. Activities will include but not limited to; chair based exercise, cognitive
stimulation and craft work. The role will include supporting the Service Manager with the co-ordination of
Volunteers, including recruitment and compliance (training and DBS checks), to enhance the overall service
provision provided to those attending the groups.
Location: Home based within easy reach to travel to groups across the Scottish Borders Area.
Hours: 28 hours per week, working 4 shifts between Monday and Friday at 7 hours a day.
To be considered for this role you will need live within easy reach of the groups and hold valid full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle with business insurance (mileage paid / reimbursed)
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
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) (Essential)
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.
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