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Working with the volunteers at Dementia Friendly Heaton Moor, you’ll be helping to support the carers of those suffering from dementia, promoting Signpost’s services and helping carers get the support they need. The friendly group at Heaton Moor meet for drinks and often have a sing-along and dance. It’s a chance for attendees to meet in a welcoming environment with those in similar positions so they can talk, share their experiences and enjoy some time together. Signpost has a range of services to support carers and your role will be to identify which of these would be beneficial to members of the group and then share their information with Signpost staff. You’ll be working closely with the Dementia Carer Support Officer to do this. This is a hand-on, rewarding role helping the local community.
Role
An understanding of dementia is an advantage, but not essential because we can provide training.When:
Weekdays
Where:
SK4
Other:
The group meets weekly on a Friday, 11:30-13:30, though we like to be present at least once a month. The group has a rota.
Closing date for applications:
31 December 2024
Who to contact:
Natalie Sixsmith
Organisation description:
Signpost Stockport for Carers is an independent local charity who have been supporting carers for more than 30 years. If you’re a Stockport carer or caring for somebody living in Stockport, we’re here for you. A carer is anyone providing help to a friend, neighbour or relative who could not manage without them because of frailty, illness, addiction or disability. Carers often don’t recognise themselves as ‘carers’; they just think of themselves as helping out somebody they care about. Our aim is to improve the quality of life for carers in Stockport from 6 years old to 96 years old and everyone in-between!
Organisation type:
Registered Charity
Company location:
The Heatons Centre Thornfield Road Heaton Moor Stockport , SK4 3LD
Stockport Volunteer Hub,
Merseyway Innovation Centre,
21 – 23 Merseyway,
SK1 1PN
Stockport Volunteer Hub is part of Sector 3 – registered charity no: 1135557 – registered company no: 6814531
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