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Peer befriending and support groups for people affected by Stroke, Aphasia and other long term health conditions, and their carers across Gloucestershire.
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Stroke Group Enabler
Organisation role · 2–3 hrs/month · Starting from 9 Jan 2023
Clee House, Lanescourt Close, Tewkesbury GL20 5JQ, UK
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ReConnect Gloucestershire CIC
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Summary
Providing support to a group of stroke survivors who meet fortnightly at Clee House Tewkesbury led by a Project Lead.Detailed description
ReConnect supports people affected by Stroke, Dementia, Aphasia, and other long term health conditions 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 for people affected by stroke
- help the Group Leader to ensure everyone feels comfortable in the group.
- organise tea and coffee 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 reminder phone calls or emails.
- organise seasonal trips out for the group.
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
- without a diagnosis of a severe mental health condition.
- 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 staff member.
- meeting people who have been affected by stroke, aphasia, dementia and other 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 1-2 hours per week for at least three months to provide consistency for the group they support.
Application Process:
- To apply, please complete an application form.
- 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.
What volunteers need😇 Disclosure and Barring Service
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportGetting there
The organiser has marked this opportunity as filled. Applications are closed. You can find other volunteering opportunities here.
About ReConnect Gloucestershire CIC
Peer befriending and support groups for people affected by Stroke, Aphasia and other long term health conditions, and their carers across Gloucestershire.