About the role
Salary: £14.80 an hour
The Activities Programme Assistant will play an important role within Jewish Cares Community Support team at the Michael Sobell Jewish Community Centre, delivering vibrant, person-centred day services across the general older peoples service and new specialist Dementia Community Centre. Working 30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, the postholder will plan, deliver and support a wide range of meaningful activities and programmes that promote social connection, wellbeing and participation. You will get to know members as individuals and adapt activities to reflect their physical, cognitive, emotional and cultural needs. The role also involves supporting members who may experience distress or changes in behaviour, monitoring wellbeing, providing personal support in line with care plans, supporting volunteers, helping with technology and transport arrangements, and contributing to safeguarding, risk management and the overall safety and wellbeing of members.
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 Dementia Community Centre, you will help create meaningful, engaging and supportive days where older people feel connected, valued and able to participate. You will support a varied programme of activities, adapting sessions to individual interests, abilities and needs, while building positive relationships with members, families, carers and volunteers. You will also provide practical and personal support where required and work closely with colleagues and external professionals to ensure members can participate safely. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with older people and brings energy, creativity, kindness and compassion to their work.
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.