Activity Coordinator - Dementia Groups across SE Wales in Newbridge

Royal Voluntary Service has an opportunity available for an Activity Group Coordinator to join our team delivering Dementia Groups across South East Wales. 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 Role

To coordinate and facilitate the operation of activity and support groups for people living with dementia and their carers. The role includes designing, preparing and delivering dementia‑friendly activities on a weekly basis, while supporting the Service Manager with the coordination of volunteers, including recruitment and training, to enhance overall service provision.

Location & Hours

Home‑based, with easy access to groups across South East Wales (Brecon, Newbridge and Abertillery). 21 hours per week, working Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.

Requirements

• To be considered, you must live within easy reach of the groups, hold a valid full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle with business insurance (mileage paid or reimbursed).

Knowledge

• Knowledge and experience of dementia (personal and/or professional).
• Understanding of the benefits of group settings and activities for people living with dementia.
• Safeguarding vulnerable adults.

Skills

• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Good organisational and facilitation skills.
• A valid driving licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance (mileage paid or reimbursed).

Experience

• Experience working with people living with dementia and/or their carers.
• Delivering activities within a group setting.
• Proficiency in standard IT systems – Microsoft Office/Word/Excel, client database entry and management.

What You'll Be Doing

• Day‑to‑day coordination of the group provision, including activity planning and delivery, organising refreshment provision and regular communication with group members and venues.
• Coordination of volunteers, ensuring arrangements for their recruitment and training, and providing support to maximise their value in each group.
• Delivering a high‑quality activity plan at groups, in line with best practice and feedback from attendees.
• General administrative duties, including data entry for the RVS Management Information Systems.
• Participation in local fundraising for the Royal Voluntary Service, as agreed with the Service Manager and Operations Manager.
• Assisting the Service Manager to ensure compliance with statutory standards, policies and procedures – e.g. health and safety, food hygiene, data protection and safeguarding.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties in line with the purpose and remit of the post, as agreed with the Service Manager.

How You'll Be Doing It

• Creativity – Produce creative and original ideas and solutions; find and explore new ways of doing things; come up with alternative possibilities and options.
• Enable Volunteers – Demonstrate an understanding of how the role impacts and supports volunteers; collaborate with the Volunteering Team; accept responsibility and accountability for volunteer journeys; implement changes to volunteering approaches.
• Team Working – Enjoy participating in group activities and working with others; be ready to collaborate and support; cooperate and compromise for the overall good.
• Planning and Organising – Think through things well in advance, map out future activities, monitor implementation and delivery.
• Written and Oral Communication – Speak confidently to groups & individuals, play a leading role in debate and discussion; write clearly and concisely with appropriate style and language.
• Flexibility – Open‑minded and enthusiastic about new experiences and challenges; adapt to others’ needs and accommodate agendas.
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – Value difference, set a positive example of inclusive behaviour, promote inclusive practices in the workplace and communities, actively encourage others to engage in inclusion activities.

Benefits

• Salary of £13.49 per hour (£24,552 per annum on a full‑time equivalent).
• 26 days’ holiday (pro‑rated), plus paid statutory bank holidays (pro‑rated).
• Up to 2 days paid volunteer leave per year, through our employer‑supported volunteer scheme.
• Ten weeks’ company sick pay following successful completion of probation.
• Great pension scheme with 8% employer contributions.
• 2 x base salary death‑in‑service benefit, subject to qualification.
• Enhanced family leave schemes.
• Employee benefits package with access to exclusive rewards website (discounts & cashback).
• 24‑hour doctor line, financial support for dental, optical and other therapies.
• Free and confidential employee assistance programme with up to six face‑to‑face counselling sessions.
• Opportunities to discuss flexible working.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
• Chance to make a positive, lasting impact that changes lives, communities and society.

Applicants will be subject to a DBS check if offered the role. The closing date for this role is 30th June 2025. However, we reserve the right to close the 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.