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Group Facilitator - External Activities and Mystery Tours Location: Basildon (with travel across the local area) Contract: 12-month fixed-term (with view to extension subject to funding and performance) Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm Salary: £27,000 per annum Annual leave: 28 days per year (pro-rata for fixed-term/part-time) Pension: Workplace pension with employer contributions in line with policy Reports to: Service Manager About Our Client They are an activities service for people living with dementia and related neurological conditions. They focus on ability, creativity, and joy , offering sport, art, culture and “mystery tours” that help people stay active, connected and fulfilled. The Role Our client is seeking an enthusiastic Group Facilitator to plan and deliver inclusive, dementia-friendly activities both on-site and out in the community. You'll design and run engaging sessions, lead mystery tours and outings, complete risk assessments, brief and support volunteers, and provide one-to-one help where needed. Every activity should be safe, empowering and fun, promoting confidence and independence. You'll also build relationships with community venues and partners to expand opportunities for their members. Key Responsibilities: Lead and facilitate a varied weekly programme of on-site and community activities. Plan and deliver mystery tours - source venues, organise timings, catering and transport. Research new partners and community opportunities to broaden our client's offer. Carry out venue, route and transport risk assessments; Record and manage any issues. Use dementia-aware techniques (visual cues, calm pacing, one-step instructions). Provide practical 1:1 support where needed, encouraging independence. Supervise and brief volunteers; Ensure they understand roles and safeguarding duties. Keep accurate session records - attendance, incidents, risk logs and short evaluations. Monitor wellbeing and escalate safeguarding or welfare concerns promptly. Gather feedback from participants and Carers to inform improvements. Provide occasional transport cover for pick-ups/returns (TOIL or adjusted hours agreed). Support colleagues and undertake reasonable duties to aid smooth running of the charity. Person Specification Essential: Experience leading and facilitating groups (describe setting and your role). Proven ability to keep vulnerable adults safe in community settings. Experience completing and implementing activity or venue risk assessments. Skilled communicator able to adapt for people with limited or no verbal communication. Understanding and application of safeguarding procedures. Experience with older adults and dementia-aware facilitation. Experience supervising volunteers. Organised, reliable, flexible team player with good basic IT skills. Full, clean UK driving licence (D1 desirable). Enhanced DBS (or willingness to apply). Understanding of role boundaries around personal care (escort/prompt only). Desirable: First-aid or manual-handling qualification (or willingness to train). Experience supporting people with neurological conditions (e.g. Parkinson's). Experience liaising with community partners and arranging accessible activities. Creative, practical, or sporting skill (e.g. music, art, carpentry, or sport) that can enhance engagement and enjoyment. Practical and Training: D1 (minibus) desirable. Comfortable assisting with mobility aids (up to 18 kg with training). Flexibility for early starts, late finishes or occasional weekends. Mandatory training provided - safeguarding, manual handling, first aid and dementia awareness. Full induction, supervision and professional development support offered. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Our client welcomes applications from all backgrounds and lived experiences. They are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments at any stage of recruitment or employment. How to Apply Supporting statement (max 500 words) addressing: Your group-facilitation experience (where, group size, role). How you have kept vulnerable adults safe in community settings. An example of adapting communication for someone with limited or no speech. Your CV tailored to this role. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis over one month. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to an informal meeting or interview. TPBN1_UKTJ

Door to Door Sales Executive We are recruiting Door-to-Door Sales Executives promoting the work of Dogs Trust. Youll get a basic salary of £25.4k with the opportunity to earn £45k+ OTE. What youll get: £25.4k guaranteed basic salary. Regular incentives and discretionary bonus (giving a realistic OTE £45k) Healthcare plan worth up to £900 per annum Death in service plan, twice your annual salary. Award winning training and on-going support. Generous referral scheme. Pension plan. Shopping discounts at over 30,000 retailers. Long service awards - includes extra holiday, cash gifts and additional healthcare. Career development opportunities. Your Role: Join one of the countrys most successful door-to-door fundraising organisations and be the public face of Dogs Trust, interacting with the public and seeking their support by way of regular monthly direct debit donations or lottery sign-ups. Well provide you with full training, but confidence, resilience and strong communication skills are a must. Your Company: We are actively searching for people with door-to-door field sales skills, who will be the face of one of the most well known dog charities in the UK. Apply for a role today as a face-to-face fundraiser at Charity Link and youll be working for a company with over 30 years of experience. When you join Charity Link youll be part of our sales teams with a wealth of experience and who are passionate about fundraising. We believe this is due to the support we give, and the understanding that the hard work you do should be recognised more than financially, but with opportunities for career progression and provision of a strong all-round package for our people and teams. Life as a charity fundraiser is an exciting one. If you're confident, optimistic, resilient and love talking to people, this could be your next role! Its full of challenges and even more rewards with no two days the same, and youll meet and connect with some of the best kinds of people. At Charity Link, we believe that diverse teams drive stronger results, foster innovation, and create a more inclusive world. We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and ensuring that everyoneregardless of background, identity, or lived experiencefeels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. Equity and fairness are at the heart of our recruitment process. We actively seek to remove barriers, challenge bias, and provide equal opportunities for all candidates. Whether youre new to the sector or bringing years of experience, we welcome passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Apply now and take your next step as a charity field sales executive for Charity Link. TPBN1_UKTJ