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Royal Voluntary Service
Royal Voluntary Service
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Dundee, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Activity Group Co-ordinator (Part-time, FTC)

  • Home based with travel within Dundee
  • Overview
  • We are currently seeking an Activity Group Coordinator to join us on a parttime basis working 20 hours per week, for a fixed term contract until 31 March 202
  • The Role
  • As an Activity Group Coordinator, you will facilitate the delivery of activity and support groups for people in Dundee living with dementia and their carers and/or families.
  • Supporting the Service Manager, you will plan and deliver regular groups across the region and create and deliver a wide range of activities.
  • You will prepare and set up sessions, processing and supporting new referrals to the groups, as well as seeking feedback from those attendees and adjusting group delivery accordingly.
  • Your role will also involve:
  • Preparing, setting up and closing down each session
  • Arranging refreshments and/or meals for the groups
  • Performing a range of administrative duties
  • Receiving and actioning referrals
Working Hours

  • This is a parttime position, working 20 hours per week across 34 days.
  • There may also be opportunities for paid overtime in busy periods or to cover absences.


  • What you'll need

  • Experience of working with people living with dementia and/or their carers
  • Experience of delivering activities within a group setting
  • Knowledge of dementia
  • An understanding of the benefit of group settings and activities for people living with dementia
  • Knowledge of safeguarding vulnerable adults
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Strong organisational and facilitation skills
  • A full, valid drivers licence and access to a vehicle with business insurance (milage paid)
  • What you get in return
  • We're proud to be in the top 25 notforprofit organisations to work for in the UK, based on ratings from Indeed.
As a valued employee at Royal Voluntary Service, you will benefit from:

  • Salary of £10.05 per hour
  • 25 days' holiday (pro rata) plus paid statutory Bank Holidays (pro rata)
  • Six weeks company sick pay
  • A great pension scheme
  • Enhanced Family Leave schemes
  • An employee benefits package that gives access to an exclusive rewards website to get discounts and cashback online
  • A 24hour doctor line, financial support with dental/optical and other therapies
  • A free and confidential employee assistance programme with up to six facetoface sessions counselling included
  • Extensive online and on the job training to ensure you will succeed in your role
  • Opportunities to discuss flexible working
  • Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
  • The chance to make a positive, lasting impact that changes lives, communities and society
How to applyHere at Royal Voluntary Service, we're committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.

We want to be a charity that's representative of the communities we serve, which is why we strive for diversity of age, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity and perspective.


  • Join Royal Voluntary Service and together we can change lives, change communities and change society.
  • Dates to bear in mind
  • This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.
  • Other organisations may call this role Activity Group Officer, Community Activity Officer, Community Activity Coordinator, or Charity Activity Group Coordinator.
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