Telephone Group Facilitator - Writers and Poets
About this opportunity
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Description
Do you have a love of writing and poetry? We’re setting up a monthly telephone group for blind and partially sighted people who are writers or poets or who are interested in writing and poetry to meet regularly and share their enthusiasm.
If you’re also a good listener, able to manage group conversations and make people feel comfortable in a social group environment, we’re keen to hear from you.
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 1-2 hour per month to facilitate 1 group session, which will take place at the same day and time each month.
You will be the link between the group participants and the RNIB Talk and Support team and will:
• Listen to the group conversation and ensure it flows and that all conversations are appropriate;
• Make appropriate contributions as and when required to stimulate conversation;
• Create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere thus encouraging all participants to feel comfortable taking part;
• Be the link between the group participants and the RNIB Talk and Support team;
• Report any Safeguarding concerns or data breaches to the Talk & Support staff team.
How often will I be needed?
- 2 Hours per Month
Key requirements
- One reference
Location
Region
- Yorkshire and the Humber, West Midlands, South West, South East, North West, North East, Greater London, Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, East Midlands, East of England
Home based
- This role is home based
Who this opportunity will suit
Minimum age
- You must be at least 18 years old to apply
What skills and experience are needed?
- • A personal interest in writing and poetry
- • Good listening and verbal communication skills
- • Able to use the telephone confidently for an hour long call
- • Able to Work with a wide range of people from across the UK
- • Demonstrate empathy and understanding of the issues faced by visually impaired people
- • Ability to follow internal policy and procedures.