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The ExtraCare Charitable Trust is committed to developing inspirational retirement villages for the over 55s. We enable older people to enjoy healthy, active, and independent lifestyles in their later ...
Relaxation Group Facilitator
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Summary
We are looking for someone who is calming, personable & confident with running small groups (between 6-12 people) to help with our our weekly relaxation group.Detailed description
At The ExtraCare Charitable Trust & St. Oswald’s Retirement Village we have one simple vision; we want to create better lives for older people. Established in 1988, The ExtraCare Charitable Trust is a registered charity working throughout the UK with the mission of creating sustainable communities that provide homes older people want, lifestyles they can enjoy and care if it is needed.
We are looking for individuals who have an active interest in health & wellbeing who can engage with our residents to help us to continue running our weekly relaxation group.
We ask individuals who apply to be comfortable facilitating small groups of older people and able to facilitate a 45-minute relaxation/mindfulness session on a Thursday afternoon.
The relaxation can be in the form of audio, visual or sensory methods and we are happy to welcome any new, creative ideas. You will have access to a large, private quiet room with a CD player, wireless speaker and Television.
You will be joining our incredible Wellbeing team and be support by our Dementia & Mental Health Wellbeing Enabler, Wellbeing Advisor, fellow volunteers and the wider ExtraCare team.
Responsibilities:
- Organise & lead a 45-minute relaxation session
- Facilitate around 30 minutes of relaxation/mindfulness
- Converse with residents and attendees to adapt to their needs
- To set up and create a calming environment
(this can include arranging chairs, closing curtains and setting up equipment)
- To assist with refreshments
- To work in collaboration with existing attendees to prepare topics of discussion
Key Skills:
- Be friendly, approachable and easy to talk to
- Works well both in a team and one-on-one
- Excellent communication skills
- Passionate about health & wellbeing and sharing knowledge with others
- Demonstrate patience and understanding
- Knowledge of relaxation and mindfulness techniques
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
- A desire to make a positive impact on the lives of older people
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout ExtraCare Charitable Trust - St. Oswald's Village
ExtraCare retirement villages are not just about providing new places to live. They’re about giving their residents a new lease of life. We believe that health, age or financial means should be no barrier to an enhanced quality of life
If care/support is required, it can be assessed and provided in the comfort and privacy of your own Village home. This means that couples can remain together if one partner becomes frail.
We foster an environment of supported independence where residents can take advantage of the social and leisure opportunities provided by the Trust.
To enable the Village to offer a wide range of facilities, we encourage volunteering as a path to continued well being through the inclusion of both residents and external volunteers. We offer a wide range of volunteering opportunities that enables inclusivity, which can range from reception duties, befriending, coffee shop, gym to name just a few.