Group Facilitator

Closing Date: 9th February 2024. 
Location: Community based in venues across Bristol and North Somerset. 
Interview Date: 19th February 2024. 
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
About the role
Are you enthusiastic and positive and enjoy bringing a group of people together through activities and songs?
Do you have skill and experience with working with people affected by dementia to engage them in group situations? 
Join us as a Group Facilitators to provide a range of vibrant, supportive groups to our service users!  The groups include, but are not limited to, Memory Cafes, Activity Groups and Singing for the Brain. Several groups are well established, but others require developing and promoting to reach a wider number of people.
The successful candidate will be joining a supportive and experienced team of Group Facilitators and dedicated volunteers. As a Group Coordinator you will also be connected to the expert local teams of Dementia Advisers and Dementia Navigators. 
About you

• We are looking for a compassionate, supportive person with a good understanding of dementia and how it impacts both the person with the diagnosis and the carer.
• The role requires excellent communication skills to engage people in group activities, ensuring the person with dementia can fully participate as well as the carer.
• Understanding the importance of volunteers in group services is essential, plus the ability to role manage volunteers to support them in their role.
• Excellent computer skills are required to facilitate virtual groups, and to complete accurate records on the computer system.
• The successful applicant will need to have access to transport due to the locations the service covers.

About Alzheimer's Society
At Alzheimer's Society, we believe passionately that life doesn't end when dementia begins. We are here for anyone affected by dementia, and we do everything we can to keep people with dementia connected to their lives and the people who matter most.
Everything we do is shaped by people affected by dementia. Their knowledge and experience are critical to bringing about real-world solutions. From choosing the most promising research through to telling their stories to raise awareness; they are the heart of this organisation.
Our Values
We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia.
Every one of us is a Trusted expert, listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate, we are kind and honest, and we don’t shy away from challenges.
Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia.
Equal Opportunities
We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society.
We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best.