Cover Telephone Group Facilitator -12138 (Nationwide)

Remote
Unpaid role, expenses paid
Voluntary

Actively Interviewing

This organisation is scheduling interviews as applications come in. They're ready to hire as soon as they find the right person. Don't miss your opportunity, apply now!

Job description

Are you a good listener? Are you able to manage group conversations and ensure people feel comfortable together and that groups run smoothly? We need you to facilitate our Talk and Support weekly telephone groups that offer blind and partially sighted people the opportunity to socialise with others when the regular group facilitator is unavailable.

This is a telephone-based role that you can do from home. You will need access to a landline and/or mobile phone We ask you to commit to covering up to 3 groups per week, although this will vary on a week by week basis. Each group you cover will last for one hour.

 

*Listening to group conversations, ensuring they flow and are appropriate. Making appropriate contributions. Creating friendly & welcoming atmosphere. Being link between the group & Talk & Support team. Reporting safeguarding concerns.

 

*Effective listening skills; Good verbal communication skills; Work with wide range of people.

 

*Understanding Sight Loss Pack; Expenses; Supervision and help from your Manager; Training as appropriate.

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Refreshed on: 08 September 2024
Closing date: 23 October 2024 at 23:59
Job ref: -12138
Tags: Advice / Information, Communications, Blind, Social / Support Work