Join our vibrant charity and help Alive light up the lives of older people.
If you’re someone who wants to make a real difference to the lives of older people, we want to hear from you.
Our Current Job Openings
Project Coordinator – Same Mind, Same Body
Activity Session Facilitator – Men’s Groups
Project Coordinator – Same Mind, Same Body
Location: Bristol & surrounding BNSSG area
Contract: Fixed term – 2 years
Salary: £28,500 FTE
Hours: 3 days (22.5 hours per week)
Help shape more equitable cancer care for people living with dementia.
We’re seeking an experienced, compassionate and community-focused individual to deliver an innovative new programme supporting older people living with both cancer and dementia, particularly within Black Caribbean and South Asian communities.
The Role
This exciting new role will lead the delivery of Same Mind, Same Body — a community-led project designed to record cancer care experiences, investigate inequalities, and share findings with stakeholders in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire
Working alongside community organisations, healthcare professionals and people with lived experience, you will help:
Identify barriers within cancer and dementia care pathways
Build trusted relationships with underserved communities
Co-design culturally responsive and dementia-friendly solutions
Pilot new approaches to support, communication and care navigation
Share findings with stakeholders
We are looking for someone with strong project management and partnership-building skills, alongside a genuine commitment to tackling health inequalities and improving the lives of older people.
You will bring:
Experience delivering community health, dementia, cancer or inequality-focused services
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Confidence working across community and healthcare settings
Experience facilitating engagement, workshops or co-production activity
A person-centred, inclusive and compassionate approach
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage complex projects
Experience working with Black Caribbean and/or South Asian communities, dementia services, or participatory research approaches would be highly desirable.
How to Apply
Please read through the job description below and email your CV and cover letter (no more than 1 side of A4) to Isobel Jones info@aliveactivities.org.
Download Job Description here.
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please call 07861 385 543.
Closing Date: Friday 26th June 2026, 9:30am
Interview Date: Friday 3rd July 2026
Enhanced DBS check required.
Activity Session Facilitator – Men’s Groups
We’re looking for new Sessional Workshop Facilitators to join our team at Alive. If you’re someone who wants to make a real difference to the lives of older people, by providing Men’s Clubs in care settings and the local community, check out the job description below and get in touch today.
The Role
This role will ideally suit someone who has an affinity with the interests and hobbies of older men, and who has a good knowledge of 20th Century events and local history, so that they can create and engage in guided reminiscence conversations and facilitate Alive Men’s Clubs in the Bristol, North Somerset, Bath and South Gloucestershire areas.
Delivering face-to-face sessions for male care home residents including music, guided reminiscence, and more, you will have experience of working with people living with dementia or other vulnerable client groups. Possessing the ability to develop and maintain strong client relations, you will be reliable, punctual and flexible.
Helping to bring enjoyment to the lives of isolated older people, this is a fantastic opportunity to join our vibrant and innovative charity.
We welcome applications from all members of the community, but due to the occupational requirement of this role, we are actively encouraging applications from men.
How to Apply
Please read through the job description below and email your CV and cover letter to info@aliveactivities.org.
Download Job Description here.
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please call 07861 385 543.
If you would like to volunteer for Alive, we have many exciting volunteer roles available here.
To find out more information about working for Alive, call the office on 07861 385 543 or email info@aliveactivities.org.