Group Activity Support Manager

Office location: Verona House, Filwood Road, Fishponds Bristol

Area role covers: Travel around Bristol

Contract Length: Until 27th March 2020

Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

We are the UK's leading dementia charity. Every day, we work tirelessly to find new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for dementia. We provide expert information, training, and support services to all those who need our help. We are creating a more dementia-friendly society so people with the condition can live without fear and prejudice.

About the role

If you possess a NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) qualification and have knowledge or a qualification in health, social care services or business management, please apply.

In this role you will be responsible for a team of 4 community development coordinators and two group coordinators. There will be some hands on responsibility as you will also work with your team to raise awareness within communities and deliver high quality services. You will also develop partnership working with other agencies, statutory and voluntary, in conjunction with members of the team in order to meet local needs.

About you

We are looking for an individual who has experience in managing staff and leading a team, community development work and group activities for people affected by dementia and their carers.

Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely. This contributes 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 can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it's like to be an employee at the Society.

Alzheimer's Society embraces 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.

Please note: Some of our roles may require a criminal records check. You can find our policy here