Group Helper for Stroke group in Cheltenham

ReConnect supports people affected by Stroke and Aphasia, to connect with each other. We facilitate a peer befriending scheme and peer support groups across Gloucestershire to help reduce social isolation and build the confidence and self-esteem.

As a Group Enabler, you will:

• support our Group Leaders to run peer support groups
• help the Group Leader to ensure everyone feels comfortable in the group.
• organise refreshments for 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.