Activity Co-ordinator

Activity Co-ordinator
Home-based with travel across the Dundee Area
Overview
Our dementia support services are designed to help those who live with dementia to keep up the lifestyle they enjoy for as long as possible and to offer some comfort and support when they’re facing unfamiliar or difficult situations.
We’re currently looking for an Activity Co-ordinator to join our team on a permanent, part-time basis.
The Role
As an Activity Co-ordinator, you will organise and deliver activities and support groups for people living with dementia and their carers.
Specifically, you will design, prepare and deliver stimulating and fun activities for groups across the Dundee area on a weekly basis.
You will prepare and set up sessions, arrange refreshments and meals and co-ordinate and support volunteers, ensuring the delivery of a high-quality service in line with relevant safety regulations.
Additionally, you will support the Service Manager to develop new groups across the area.
Working Hours
This is a permanent, part-time position, working 15 hours per week across three days.
What you’ll need
- Experience of delivering activities within a group setting
- Knowledge and experience of dementia (gained from personal or professional experience)
- An understanding of the benefit of group settings and activities for people living with dementia
- Knowledge of how to safeguard vulnerable adults
- A full, valid driving licence (and access to a vehicle with business insurance - mileage reimbursed)
Experience of working with people living with dementia and/or their carers would be beneficial to your application.
What you get in return
We’re proud to be in the top 25 not-for-profit organisations to work for in the UK, based on ratings from Indeed. As a valued employee at Royal Voluntary Service, you will benefit from:
- Salary of £11.28 per hour
- 26 days’ holiday (pro rata) plus paid statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Ten weeks’ company sick pay following successful completion of probation
- A great pension scheme
- 2 x Salary Death in Service Benefit, subject to qualification
- Enhanced Family Leave schemes
- An employee benefits package that gives access to an exclusive rewards website to get discounts and cashback online
- A 24-hour doctor line, financial support with dental/optical and other therapies
- A free and confidential employee assistance programme with up to six face-to-face sessions counselling included
- Extensive online and on the job training to ensure you will succeed in your role
- Opportunities to discuss flexible working
- Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
- The chance to make a positive, lasting impact that changes lives, communities and society
Royal Voluntary Service is committed to building inclusive and diverse teams across the charity. To find out more about our commitment to EDI, visit our website.
How to apply
Please select the apply button shown to be taken through to the application process. You will need to answer some screening questions as well as uploading your CV. You will be contacted by a member of the team once your application has been reviewed.
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Dates to bear in mind
The closing date for this role is the 11th February 2024. However, we reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received.
This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
Other organisations may call this role Activity Group Officer, Community Activity Officer, Community Activity Co-ordinator, Activities Assistant, Wellbeing Co-ordinator, Community Care Co-ordinator, Service Co-ordinator, or Dementia Activity Group Co-ordinator.