Woodwork Activity Facilitator

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
Friern Barnet
TYPE
Volunteer
LEVEL
Not specified
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

woodwork methods teaching communication skills listening skills patience empathy teamwork non-judgemental attitude

FULL DESCRIPTION

· Planning the workshop content (all items will be supplied) · Attending weekly sessions · Setting up the room and inviting members to participate · Woking alongside and collaborating with support staff · Facilitating the session

What difference you will make

The Sam Beckman Centre supports members living with memory impairment, ranging from early to medium stages. We have identified a strong need for a creative outlet that enables members to explore and create personal, meaningful items or objects. This creative process will support self-expression, encourage social inclusion, and promote teamwork, helping members to build connections and develop friendships in a supportive environment.

What additional skills or experience you should have

  • · Experienced of working with various type of woodwork methods
  • · Engage with a diverse range of people and enjoy helping others
  • · A strong understanding and of issues that affect people in later life
  • · An enjoyment of teaching and demonstrating methods used
  • · Reliability, consistency and dependability
  • · Good conversational and listening skills with a clear speaking voice
  • · Patience, empathy and a non-judgemental attitude
  • · The ability to work independently and as part of a team, to also stay within the role’s boundaries – recognising what should and shouldn’t be done and when to seek advice or report concerns

What training we will provide for you

Training is available so volunteers can carry out their roles to the highest professional standards, develop new skills, build confidence, make new friends and take on new and increasingly responsible tasks.

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] will provide the following training, essential for this role:

  • -Provide you with access to a Volunteer Handbook and all Policies and Procedures
  • -Provide Induction Training: Getting to know [Employer hidden], Communication & Disability Awareness, Boundaries & Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, GDPR
  • - Provide on the job induction

What you will get out of volunteering for us

As well as helping others you’ll get the chance to develop skills, build confidence and make new friends.

  • -Enhance the lives of older people, making a real difference to the Jewish Community we support
  • - Be part of a great team and make new friends
  • - Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
  • - Access to a comprehensive training programme designed for the social care environment
  • -Gain valuable experience and enhance your CV

Not sure which role suits you or need a little friendly help? Please contact Angie at [contact hidden] for London or Rebecca at [contact hidden] for Manchester.

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