ReConnect Glos, has a particular focus on the recovery journey of people following a stroke and runs a stroke befriending service plus 12 stroke and general interest groups across Gloucestershire ...
Group Helper for Stroke Wellbeing Group in Cheltenham
Practical details
Volunteering • Organisation role
Contact person
Paula Needham
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Requirements
#119012
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Fortnightly helper required for our brand new Life After Stroke Wellbeing group in Cheltenham (alternate Tuesdays at 14:00 to 15:30).
ReConnect supports people affected by Stroke and Aphasia, to connect with each other. We facilitate support groups across Gloucestershire to help reduce social isolation and build confidence and self-esteem following a stroke. This group will focus on the emotional challenges following a stroke and help to encourage positive changes and improved wellbeing.
As a Group Enabler, you will:
- support our Group Leaders to run support groups
- help the Group Leader to ensure everyone feels comfortable in the group.
- Support positive group dynamics.
- encourage people to achieve personal goals within the group.
- support people to become more independent.
- provide admin support such as maintaining the register
This role might be perfect for you, if you are:
- able to enable and empower people to help themselves.
- empathetic and non-judgemental.
- willing to try new things and adapt to the needs of the people you are supporting.
- happy to be autonomous with guidance from a key staff member.
- over 18 years old
- reliable, clean and presentable
As a volunteer, you will benefit from:
- an induction and on-going training, covering safeguarding, health & safety.
- regular ongoing support from a named staff member.
- meeting people who have been affected by and long-term health conditions.
- an opportunity to enhance your CV or learn new skills.
- connection to your local community.
- being a valued member of an incredible and friendly team.
- out-of-pocket expenses reimbursed.
Location & time commitment:
- most volunteers commit to 2 to 3 hours per fortnight for at least six months to provide consistency for the group they support.
- our groups run across Gloucestershire, please see our website.
Application Process:
- To apply, please reply and express your interest providing a contact number
- A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level is required for this role. ReConnect will process this with you for free.
- Once we have received your application, references and DBS check we will arrange a time for your training and match you with a person.
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About ReConnect Gloucestershire CIC
ReConnect Glos, has a particular focus on the recovery journey of people following a stroke and runs a stroke befriending service plus 12 stroke and general interest groups across Gloucestershire. This regular social interaction and connection with someone who understands, can help to build confidence, self-esteem and structure amongst many other positive outcomes. While you do not need to have had a stroke yourself, a commitment to this area is important.
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