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 Dennis Community Centre in Redbridge, helping to deliver vibrant, person-centred day services for older people across the general older peoples service and specialist dementia service. 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 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 members access technology and transport, and contributing to safeguarding, risk management and events that bring people together.
We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic and compassionate Activities Programme Assistant to join our team at the Dennis Community Centre in Redbridge. You will help create engaging, inclusive and supportive days where older people feel connected, valued and able to participate. Working across our general older peoples service and specialist dementia service, 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, respond sensitively to changes in wellbeing or behaviour, and work closely with colleagues and external professionals to ensure members can participate safely. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who 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.