Group Facilitator

At Alzheimer's Society, we believe no one should face dementia alone. Every group, activity and conversation can help people affected by dementia feel connected, supported and understood.

We're looking for a warm, enthusiastic and organised Group Facilitator to join our new county-wide dementia support service across Worcestershire, working 21 hours on a permanent basis.

You'll be part of a new team working in partnership with Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, local communities and other organisations supporting people affected by dementia.

This is a community-based role with travel required. You'll coordinate and facilitate welcoming groups and activities for people living with dementia and those who care for them.

These may include:

• Carers' groups and activities
• Peer support groups
• Singing for the Brain®
• Information sessions and activities for people affected by dementia
• CRISP, our Carers' Resource Information and Support Programme

You’ll create safe and welcoming spaces where people can meet others, take part in meaningful activities, share experiences and find information and support. While some administrative work can be completed from home, much of your time will be spent in communities across Worcestershire.

If you enjoy bringing people together, building trusted relationships and helping others feel included, this could be the role for you.

No two weeks will be exactly the same.

You might begin your day preparing for a carers' group or CRISP session, making sure the venue, information and activities are ready. You'll welcome people as they arrive, help them feel comfortable and explain what they can expect from the session.

Later, you might facilitate a Singing for the Brain® session, peer support group or another activity for people affected by dementia. You'll encourage everyone to participate in a way that feels right for them and make sure each person feels welcomed, respected and included.

Throughout the week, you'll work with people living with dementia, carers, volunteers, colleagues and local organisations. You'll listen to feedback and use it to help develop groups and activities that meet the needs of local communities.

You'll recruit, welcome and support volunteers who help deliver groups and activities. You'll help them settle into their role, develop their confidence and feel valued as part of the team. You'll be supported by Alzheimer's Society's volunteering specialists, who provide guidance on wider volunteering processes and best practice.

Alongside this, you'll keep accurate records, promote groups locally and help more people find the support available to them.

You'll be part of a friendly and supportive team that shares knowledge, learns together and helps one another. Training and ongoing support will be provided to help you grow in the role and deepen your understanding of dementia. You will:

• Plan, organise and facilitate welcoming groups and activities for people living with dementia and those who care for them.
• Deliver CRISP (Carers' Resource Information and Support Programme) sessions, helping carers build their knowledge, confidence and understanding of dementia.
• Create safe, inclusive and supportive environments where people feel respected, confident and able to take part in groups and activities.
• Listen to people affected by dementia and carers, using their feedback to help shape and improve groups and activities.
• Recruit, induct and support volunteers who help deliver groups and activities, working alongside Alzheimer's Society's volunteering teams.
• Build positive relationships with people affected by dementia, volunteers, colleagues, community organisations and local partners.
• Promote groups and activities…