Enablement Centre Assistant

Enablement Centre Assistant

Organisation role · 3–5 hrs/Week
Great Western Rd, Gloucester GL1, UK
TeachingReading & WritingGardeningCooking & eatingCare workBefriendingITArts & craftsPhotography & filmCreativeMusic
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Headway Gloucestershire
#54097
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Summary

Help us to provide a warm welcome and plenty of support so that our community can make the most of our centre and the activities we offer.

Detailed description

Our centre based Enablement Services offers a daily programme of activities that supports our community as they work towards their individual recovery goals. We are looking for volunteers to join us who can:-

  • Provide a warm welcome and an inclusive approach, and assist staff to deliver a changing programme of activities. 
  • Provide a listening ear and work with us to maintain a safe environment that encourages our community to identify and work towards their own recovery goals
  • Provide connection and conversations to members of our community who are experiencing isolation and loneliness.


We greatly value a variety of transferable skills, to enhance our work with adult brain injury survivors. 

·        you may have been involved in caring for others.

·        can share your expertise in the kitchen or garden.

·        taught literacy or numeracy.

·        are knowledgeable about IT.

·        want to share a love of reading.


If you have a skill you are happy to share, and a few free hours a week, please contact us.


Tailored induction programme and ongoing support from a friendly team 

The Enablement Centre is open Monday - Friday 9.30am - 3pm.

What volunteers need😇 Disclosure and Barring Service

What we will provide to volunteers

💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra support

Getting there

We are close to the train and bus stations, parking available.
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About Headway Gloucestershire

Headway Gloucestershire is a local charity dedicated to improving life after brain injury.

We provide essential services across Gloucestershire for people with acquired brain injuries, their partners, families, friends and carers.