Job Ref: 215691555

Date: 2022-01-31 12:42:12

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Activities Coordinator

Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Buckinghamshire
Salary: £ 18,087 to £19,002 pro rata (depending on skills and experience)
Working Hours: 21 per week

Closing Date: 25 February 2022
Interview Date: TBC

Office location: Community based covering Buckinghamshire

Are you passionate about making a positive difference to people’s lives who are affected by dementia?

Are you searching for a rewarding career, providing high quality events for people every day?

Do you share our belief that life doesn’t end when dementia begins?

If the answer is yes, we’d love to hear from you!

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for a compassionate and committed individual to really make a difference with a dedicated and professional team.

Organise and facilitate Singing for the Brain® sessions
Delivering high quality groups to people with dementia and their carers.
Promoting individual’s involvement with activities.
Coordinate service-related volunteers and liaise with organisations in the area.
Be involved with facilitating Peer Support and Activity groups.
Singing for the Brain® is a valued Alzheimer’s Society activity. We bring people affected by dementia together to sing a variety of songs they know and love, in a fun and friendly environment. We also do vocal exercises that help improve brain activity and wellbeing that enables people with dementia and their carers to engage in in the benefits of structured community singing with an emphasis on enjoyment, socialisation and participation.

About you

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. You will;

Be a great communicator with some understanding of dementia and its impact on those living with it and the impact on their carers.
Develop a sensitive approach to individual needs and will be capable of organising and managing your own administration.
Maintain timely record keeping to the highest of standards.
We are proud to support our employees with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.

You may have experience of the following: Group Coordinator, Charity, Activity Group Coordinator, Dementia, Support Worker, Voluntary Services, Third Sector, Not for Profit, NFP, Volunteer, etc.

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