Group Support Volunteer- London

Alzheimer's Society; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading charity for dementia in London seeks a Group Support Volunteer. You will support and encourage people affected by dementia in activities, ensuring they feel comfortable and engaged in a welcoming group setting. This role is vital for fostering connections and providing support to individuals facing challenges related to dementia. Ideal candidates will have good verbal communication skills, empathy, and a desire to learn about dementia.

Qualifications

• Must be over the age of 16.
• Willingness to learn about dementia.

Responsibilities

• Support people affected by dementia to engage in activities.
• Be a welcoming presence and offer refreshments.
• Help set up and tidy away at the end of the group.

Skills

Good verbal communication

Listening skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Group Support Volunteer - London
Alzheimer's Society

• Location: London
• Type: Permanent
• Hours: Full-time
• Posted: 13 hours ago

Responsibilities

• Support and encourage people affected by dementia to engage in activities and socialise in a group setting.
• Be a friendly, welcoming presence to people affected by dementia, help them feel comfortable, and offer refreshments.
• Help set up and tidy away at the end of the group.
• Help ensure people affected by dementia are able to meet others, access support and information, and enjoy meaningful activities.

Role Details

This role supports the Dementia Cafe, which meets weekly on Mondays from 9:30am to 12:00pm at Raynes Park Library, Bradbury Court, 21 Approach Road, Raynes Park, London SW20 8RA.

You'll be great for the role if:

• You have good verbal communication and listening skills
• You enjoy meeting new people and being part of a team
• You are aware of or are willing to learn about dementia and its impact on people
• You can demonstrate empathy and compassion
• You are over the age of 16

Application support

If you have difficulty completing online applications, please contact us for help. You can email [e-mail] or call 0300 222 5706 to assist with the application process.

About Alzheimer's Society

Alzheimer's Society is here for everyone affected by dementia. By 2025, an estimated 1 million people will be living with the condition in the UK, and many millions more carers, partners, families and friends will be affected. Dementia is a complex condition, and there's no one-size fits all solution but until we find a cure, our aim is to transform lives today.

We do this by:

• Providing flexible support services so that people with dementia, their carers and loved ones can access expert advice and guidance, support through their most challenging days, and a safe space to turn when they need it.
• Being a force for change – using research and influencing to push for breakthroughs that will change the lives of people affected by dementia now and in the future.

Our Values

• Determined to make a difference: We're passionate, we're focused and we make a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
• Trusted expert: We're listening, we're learning and we use experience and evidence.
• Better together: We're open, we combine our strengths and we achieve more together.
• Compassionate: We're kind, we're honest and we don't shy away from challenges.

Equal opportunities

Alzheimer's Society is committed to equal opportunities. Alzheimer’s Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. This means ensuring our recruitment processes are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible to everyone. We will look at making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.