About the role
Salary: £15.80 an hour
The Senior Activities Programme Assistant will play a key role within Jewish Cares Community Support team at the Michael Sobell Jewish Community Centre and new Dementia Community Centre. Working 30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, the postholder will take a lead role in designing, organising and delivering a varied programme of meaningful, person-centred activities and events for older people, including people living with dementia. You will adapt activities to reflect members interests, abilities, culture and individual needs, using creative, reminiscence and sensory approaches where appropriate. The role also involves supporting the day-to-day operation of both centres, providing guidance and coaching to Programme Assistants and volunteers, and deputising for the Centre Coordinator when required. You will contribute to care planning, safeguarding, risk assessments, wellbeing monitoring and accurate record keeping, while building positive relationships with members, families, carers and external professionals.
We are looking for a creative, compassionate and experienced Senior Activities Programme Assistant to join our Community Support team at the Michael Sobell Jewish Community Centre. This is an exciting opportunity to take a senior role across our established community centre and new Dementia Community Centre, helping shape and deliver a varied programme that supports social connection, wellbeing, independence and inclusion. You will lead meaningful activities and events, adapt sessions for different abilities and needs, and use creative and dementia-friendly approaches to encourage participation. You will also guide colleagues and volunteers, support the Centre Coordinator and deputise when required. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys taking responsibility, supporting others and creating experiences that make a genuine difference to older peoples lives.
Lead meaningful activities. Build connections. Make a difference.
Hours: 30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday