Involvement Activity Supporter - Rotherham

Alzheimer's Society; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization supporting people with dementia is seeking volunteers to help with Dementia Voice activities. You will provide practical support to individuals, assist with event coordination, and engage with people affected by dementia. Ideal candidates will demonstrate empathy and have a good understanding of dementia. This position is in Rotherham and includes attending monthly meetings.

Qualifications

• You are passionate about enabling people affected by dementia to share their experiences.
• You can demonstrate empathy, compassion, and patience.
• You are over the age of 18.

Responsibilities

• Offer practical support to individuals participating in Dementia Voice activities.
• Engage with people affected by dementia to support event coordination.
• Assist with administration tasks for activities and events.

Skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Understanding of dementia

Job description

About The Role

If you are passionate about enabling people affected by dementia to share their experiences and be heard, then this could be just the role for you!

Dementia Voice activities enable people affected by dementia to have a voice. They do this by using their experiences to influence the work both of Alzheimer's Society and the health and social care environment on matters to improve the quality of their lives.

You'll be offering appropriate practical support to individuals taking part in Dementia Voice activities and this may include accompanying a person affected by dementia, if required, to Dementia Voice activities (this may be by car, on foot or by public transport). You’ll support with administration tasks for activities and events for example, by making phone calls and will also engage with people affected by dementia to support the coordination of Dementia Voice events.

We are looking for volunteers to support our Dementia Voice Local Group for people living with a dementia diagnosis. The group meets on the second Friday of the month at The Garden House, Clifton Park, Doncaster Road, Clifton Lane, Rotherham S65 2AH. Volunteers will need to be in attendance from 10.30am to 1.30pm.

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

You’ll be great for the role if:

• You are passionate about enabling people affected by dementia to share their experiences
• You have an understanding of dementia and its impact on people and their needs
• You can demonstrate empathy, compassion and patience
• You are organised and have good communication skills, especially listening
• You are over the age of 18

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.

This role will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal Records Check from either the Disclosure and Barring Service (England & Wales), Disclosure Scotland (Scotland) or AccessNI (Northern Ireland). If you require further information regarding Criminal Records Check, please contact [e-mail].

About Alzheimer's Society

Please note that all of our volunteering opportunities are based in the UK and you must be living in the UK to volunteer with us. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor visa applications but are grateful for your interest in supporting us.

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. We embrace 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. We will look at making reasonable adjustments for people who have a disability or long-term condition.