Group Coordinator

Group Coordinator

Reference number: VAC15846

Area role covers: Leicester City & Leicestershire County

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.

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone to be part of a new integrated service as a Group Coordinator. You will need to coordinate, organise and facilitate the successful and safe provision of services delivered in a group setting across Leicester City and Leicestershire County, but your main office base will be in Leicester Forest East. Group activities can inform, educate, support and provide structured activities with identified outcomes for attendees in a group setting.

As part of this role you will also be required to facilitate our Carers Information Programme (CrISP) where carers are able to receive information, share their experiences and find out about local services that may help. CrISP aims to improve the knowledge, skills and understanding of people living with dementia. On occasions you may also be required to work outside of your normal working hours.

About you

You will need to possess NVQ level 2 or equivalent. Excellent communication skills are a must, along with good organisation skills.

This role involves regular use of IT packages, therefore a good standard of IT would be desirable. 

You will also need experience in a care or support environment, experience of co-ordinating volunteers and experience of conflict resolution In addition, an understanding dementia and of the needs of people living with dementia and their carers is essential. If you have a passion for supporting people affected by dementia and want to be involved, then we would love to hear from you.

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, 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. 

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.