Group Support Volunteer - Prescot

Alzheimer's Society; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading charity supporting those affected by dementia seeks a Group Support Volunteer in Whiston, UK. You will help create a welcoming environment for individuals living with dementia at group meetings, preparing activities and refreshments while providing companionship and encouragement. Ideal candidates possess strong communication skills, empathy, and a willingness to learn about dementia. Opportunities for training provided.

Qualifications

• Good verbal communication and listening skills.
• Enjoy meeting new people and being part of a team.
• Awareness of dementia and its impact.
• Ability to demonstrate empathy and compassion.
• Must be over the age of 16.

Responsibilities

• Set up the venue and prepare activities.
• Meet and greet attendees, helping them settle in.
• Prepare refreshments.
• Support service users and interact with attendees.
• Help staff tidy up after sessions.
• Support with evaluation of the group.
• Complete basic training as required.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Listening skills

Ability to learn about dementia

Empathy

Teamwork

Job description

About The Role

If you love meeting new people and want to support people affected by dementia in your area, then we may have just the volunteer role for you!

As a Group Support Volunteer, you’ll support and encourage people affected by dementia to engage in activities and socialise with others in a group setting. A friendly face at the group, you’ll welcome and talk to people affected by dementia to help them feel comfortable and make sure they’re offered refreshments. You’ll also help set up and tidy away at the end of the group.

Your involvement in this role will ensure people affected by dementia are able to meet others in a similar situation, access the support and information they need and enjoy meaningful activities.

This role is to support our Activity Group at Whiston Town Hall, Old Colliery Road, L35 3QX. We meet fortnightly on a Wednesday afternoon from 1pm - 3pm.

We are looking for someone to join our team who is happy to engage with people living with dementia and their carers to support them to get the most out of our exercise and other activities.

Responsibilities

You will be involved in all aspects of delivering the group alongside our Knowsley Dementia Adviser, including:

• Setting up the venue and preparing activities.
• Meeting, greeting and helping our attendees to settle in when they arrive.
• Preparing refreshments.
• Supporting service users throughout the sessions, encouraging participation in activities, and interacting with carers and people living with dementia.
• Helping staff to tidy up after the group session.
• Supporting with evaluation of the group.
• Completing basic training as required, including annual updates (this can be done online).

Qualifications

• 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.

Contact

Interested? To apply for this role please click on the 'Apply' button at the bottom of the page.

If you find completing online applications difficult, please don't let this stop you from applying. Please call or email us and we can support you with the application process. You can contact the Volunteering Recruitment Team by emailing [e-mail] or call on 0300 222 5706.

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 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.