About this role
Job summary The Activities Programme Assistant will play an important role within Jewish Cares Community Support team at the Michael Sobell Jewish Community Centre, supporting the delivery of vibrant, person-centred day services for older people across the community centre and new Dementia Community Centre. Working 30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, the postholder will plan, deliver and support a varied programme of activities that promotes social connection, wellbeing and participation. You will adapt activities to meet different physical, cognitive, emotional and cultural needs, build positive relationships with members and families, and help create a calm, welcoming and dementia-friendly environment. The role also involves providing personal support in line with care plans, supporting volunteers, safeguarding, risk management, transport arrangements and helping members access technology and wider community activities.
Main duties of the job We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic and compassionate Activities Programme Assistant to join our growing Community Support team at the Michael Sobell Jewish Community Centre. Working across our established community centre and new specialist Dementia Community Centre, you will help create meaningful, engaging and supportive experiences for older people, including those living with dementia. You will deliver activities that reflect members interests, abilities, culture and needs, while building trusting relationships and supporting their independence, wellbeing and sense of belonging. You will work closely with colleagues, families, carers, volunteers and external professionals to ensure members can participate safely and confidently. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who is creative, caring and genuinely enjoys helping people connect, participate and thrive
About us Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East. Every week, our services support more than 12,000 people, delivered by over 1,200 dedicated colleagues across residential care, nursing, retirement living, community support, social work, and mental health services.
We provide care that is Jewish at heart, supporting older people and their families every step of the way while welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness, we are committed to delivering high-quality services where people feel valued, respected, and able to live meaningful lives.
Job description Job responsibilities Helping people connect, participate and thrive every day.
We are looking for an Activities Programme Assistant to join our team and help make every day meaningful for the older people who use our services.
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday
Are you passionate about making a difference to the lives of older people? Join Jewish Care and help create engaging, meaningful and supportive days for our members across our Michael Sobell Community Centre and our exciting new Dementia Community Centre.
About Jewish Care Jewish Cares Community Centres are at the heart of our strategy, providing safe, stimulating and supportive environments where older people can connect, participate and thrive.
Our centres offer meaningful activities, social opportunities and personalised support that enhance the quality of life and wellbeing of our members. Working within our Campus model, youll have the opportunity to support people across our Michael Sobell Community Centre and our new specialist Dementia Community Centre, helping create a welcoming and inclusive experience for everyone.
Our centres are also a vital source of respite and reassurance for families and carers, knowing their loved ones are supported, valued and engaged in a warm, Jewish community.
About the role As an Activities Programme Assistant, youll play a key role in delivering vibrant, person-centred day services across our two centres.
Youll work alongside the Senior Programme Assistant and Centres Coordinator to plan, run and support a wide range of meaningful activities and programmes. Youll get to know our members as individuals, understand what matters to them and help create activities that reflect their interests, abilities, culture and needs.
This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are quite the same. Youll work across both the general older peoples service and our specialist dementia service, helping ensure members experience continuity, dignity and belonging wherever they access our services.
What youll be doing Supporting and delivering engaging activities and programmes that promote social connection, wellbeing and participation. Adapting activities to meet different physical, cognitive, emotional and cultural needs. Building positive and trusting relationships with members, families, carers and volunteers. Creating a calm, welcoming and dementia-friendly environment. Supporting members who may experience distress or changes in behaviour, recognising triggers and responding sensitively. Monitoring members wellbeing and reporting changes in behaviour, mood, mobility or engagement to senior colleagues. Providing personal support when required, in line with individual care plans and agreed procedures, helping members maintain their dignity, independence and comfort. Working alongside colleagues, social work teams, families and external professionals to ensure members with higher support needs can participate safely. Supporting volunteers and working collaboratively with the wider programming and Explore teams. Helping members access appropriate technology so they can participate in activities both at the centre and at home. Supporting safe and effective transport arrangements, including helping members organise Dial-a-Ride, community transport, private hire and public transport. Contributing to safeguarding, risk management and the overall safety and wellbeing of our members. Supporting events and wider community activities that bring people together. About you Were looking for someone who is warm, enthusiastic, compassionate and genuinely enjoys working with people.
Youll have experience of working with older people and/or disabled people and be confident supporting individuals with a range of welfare, wellbeing or social care needs. Youll be a good listener, able to communicate sensitively and build strong relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
You dont need to have worked in a dementia service before, although experience of working with people living with dementia and dementia awareness training would be an advantage. What matters most is your attitude, your willingness to learn and your commitment to providing excellent, person-centred support.
Why join us? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing service at an exciting time, working across our established Michael Sobell Community Centre and our new Dementia Community Centre
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name Jewish Care
Address
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NW11 9DQ
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://careers.jewishcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)