Description
The Male Activities Programme Assistant will play an important role within Jewish Care's Community Support team, helping deliver engaging, person-centred day services for older people, including those living with dementia.
The postholder will support a varied programme of meaningful activities that promote wellbeing, independence, social connection and participation, adapting sessions to members' individual interests, abilities and needs.
Responsibilities include building positive relationships with members, families, carers and colleagues; supporting activities, outings and events; monitoring wellbeing; and providing practical and personal support in line with individual care plans.
You will also contribute to safeguarding, risk management and the safe running of the service.
This role includes a genuine occupational requirement for a male postholder because duties involve providing personal care to male members, subject to the applicable legal requirements.
The role is varied and hands-on, combining activity delivery, member support, customer service, volunteer support and day-to-day operational responsibilities.
Key responsibilities:
- Supporting the delivery of engaging activities, events and programmes for older people living with dementia.
- Helping prepare and facilitate activities such as social groups, exercise sessions, games, discussions and wellbeing activities.
- Encouraging members to participate and adapting activities where needed to support different abilities and interests.
- Getting to know members and building positive, respectful and trusting relationships.
- Providing a warm, friendly and welcoming experience for members, families, visitors and volunteers.
- Supporting the Senior Programme Assistant and Community Centre Manager with programme planning and delivery.
- Helping with the set-up and clear-down of activities and ensuring spaces are safe, welcoming and appropriately prepared.
- Supporting volunteers and helping maximise their involvement across activities and events.
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across Community Services to deliver successful programmes and events.
- Supporting member wellbeing and reporting any concerns appropriately.
- Maintaining accurate records and completing relevant administration and data entry using Jewish Care systems, including Dynamics.
- Supporting colleagues to meet key deadlines and service standards.
- Working collaboratively with Health & Safety, Catering, Customer Experience and operational teams.
- Contributing to safeguarding and following relevant policies and procedures.
- Supporting feedback and quality improvement to enhance the experience and quality of life of our members.
- Taking on other appropriate duties that support the smooth running of the service.
The salary for this role is £14.80 per hour.
The working hours are 30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 4pm.