We are looking for a dynamic individual to lead and deliver our virtual stroke group offer over the next six months.  This is a part time 14hrs a week post. 

Bristol After Stroke run several peer support groups for people affected by Stroke.  The groups offer opportunities for people to meet others in a similar situation to themselves,  to build confidence, independence, reduce isolation and improve wellbeing.  Bristol After Stroke’s mission is to support stroke affected people adapt to life after stroke, and our groups are a key part in meeting this aim.    Please see our website for more information.

Due to corona virus BAS is unable to deliver our normal offer and for the next six months expects to be running only virtual groups.  Currently the organisation offers;

• One telephone weekly group 

• One weekly zoom group for younger people 

• One bi-weekly conversation group for people with Aphasia 

• Two monthly stroke cafés

Our current group organiser is leaving us at the end of September and we want someone to help us with our virtual offer until we will be able to return to running face to face groups.  This post is therefore a six month contract however we may be looking to recruit to a permanent position once we understand what our face to face and virtual offer will look like in 2021.   

The post will be supporting all the virtual groups except the monthly cafés and it is the ambition to potentially increase our virtual group offer over the course of the six month contract.   

Job Summary

• Organise and facilitate three virtual support groups, 

• Work imaginatively and creatively in leading activities that promote wellbeing, confidence and independence

• Lead good practice in our group work.

• Ensure all sessions are delivered safely and meet health and safety standards

• Keep up to date records of members, volunteers and group finances

• Co-ordinate the work of the group volunteers.

• Work with the Stroke Co-ordinators to enhance the health and welfare of all group members

For more than 26 years PostScript360 has been working with people to overcome prescription drugs dependence by helping them build positive and productive lives, whatever their past. Our charity has supported thousands of people with a history of dependence and withdrawal of benzodiazepines and other similar drugs through our therapy and support services.

As a Recovery and Wellbeing Practitioner you will work with adults on an individual face-to-face basis, telephone support service and host therapy groups with people from all backgrounds and ages.

You will work as part of a team providing information, advice, assessments, group work and, recovery management of people who have a dependency or misuse of benzodiazepines and/or other similar drugs.

You will support individuals to enable them to self-manage their recovery, to make positive choices and healthy changes to their lifestyle through their journey of recovery of overcoming prescription drug dependence.

You will be liaising with voluntary, statutory agencies and health professionals on behalf of the clients. You must have a flexible approach, committed to the principles of confidentiality and keep up to date client records.

Do you have the skills, knowledge and experience of supporting individuals that have experienced drugs dependence? If yes, we would very much like to hear from you.