Job Description

Founded in 2000, Think Ahead Stroke is a support, advice and information charity.

First and foremost Think Ahead Stroke is dedicated to improving the lives of stroke survivors, their carers and families by rebuilding health, hope and confidence through support, advice and friendship.

Purpose of the Job:

The aim of this role is to engage with stroke survivors and their carers to provide a robust programme of activities and events supporting the recovery and wellbeing of all service users.

Principle Tasks:

Facilitate weekly activities for stroke survivors and their carers.

Work in collaboration with service users and other partner organisations to identify gaps in activity / event provision.

Provide support to our Working Groups to develop, arrange and deliver a robust and varied programme of activities.

Ensure sufficient volunteers / tutors are recruited and trained to develop our day-to-day activities.

Design and produce a monthly newsletter for all our service users.

Produce monthly written report of activity and events and other significant information for submission to line manager and project lead.

Evaluate, record and collate information for monitoring purposes to meet demanding engagement targets.

Organise and attend social / promotional / fundraising events. Working in partnership with any other relevant agencies.

Support with referrals into Think Ahead and assist stroke survivors, their carers and families to access appropriate services.

Provide up-to-date social media content.

Develop an excellent understanding of Think Ahead and its core values and be able to represent the organisation in various settings.

Successful candidate will be asked to complete an application to DBS.

Attend all necessary training offered by Think Ahead or other partner agencies.

Must be educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent or demonstrate previous experience working at this level

Good written English skills IT skills Previous experience of developing a project / projects Experience of facilitating groups Experience of presenting to groups of people Proven track record of engaging with target audiences and supporting people into accessing the services being promoted Experience of partnership working Understanding of disability issues particularly those ascertaining to stroke survivors Health and Social Care systems Excellent communication skills Excellent time management skills Hands on problem solving. Team working Promotional/marketing skills Enthusiastic, results-driven Positive attitude A willingness to be flexible Ability to work irregular hours when work requires it Sensitivity to the needs of people with a disability Ability to cope with competing demands Strong commitment to the involvement of people who use services and social inclusion Ability to show initiative, personal responsibility and commitment to high quality service and professionalism The ability to work effectively with others Ability to produce and adhere to risk assessment Knowledge of current relevant legislation policy, practice, guidance and good safeguarding practice Practical knowledge to implement equal opportunities and diversity practice
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 22,000.00-25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking
Work Location: In person