Age UK Kensington & Chelsea is seeking an Activities & Events Assistant to join our Community Engagement Team.

Our activities and events projects actively combat loneliness by connecting isolated people with their community and supporting them to join group activities. Through our range of activities, courses and clubs we provide opportunities to meet like-minded people, take trips and learn new skills.

Purpose of the job: To support the Activities & Events Team Leader with providing a wide range of outreach services and creative opportunities to older people in Kensington and Chelsea.

Hours: Part-time, 21 hours per week, including some evening and weekend work.

Salary: £23,000 (pro rata) + up to 3% matching pension contribution.

Closing date: Tuesday 17th August, midday. We are expecting to hold interviews on Tuesday 24th August 2021.

An exciting opportunity has become available for a specific individual to join our team of dedicated professionals working towards improving the lives of people effected by Dementia within the North Kent Area. You will have the responsibility for managing all elements of volunteering at Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Services. You will strive for the highest standards of volunteer recruitment, placement, engagement, and retention whilst always promoting our values and ensuring people affected by dementia are at the heart of all we do. You will enjoy working as part of a wider team that works together to champion the rights of people affected by dementia to participate in family and community life.

In return for your hard work and dedication we are offering a competitive salary of £23,000 (pro rata), contracted between 22 to 32 hours a week, hours based around core hours Monday to Saturday. 9.00am to 5.00pm with the occasional evening events. You will receive 24 days holiday per year plus bank holidays (Pro Rata) along with eyecare and pension benefits. You should hold a UK driving licence and have the use of a car to travel around the Dartford, Gravesham and Swanley area. All milage and expenses will be paid.

Closing dates for this role will be 1st September 2021 with interviews expected to take place the week beginning 6th September 2021.  

We are looking to recruit an experienced and dynamic Services Coordinator to work alongside the Services Manager and Communications Coordinator to deliver, develop and support our confidential telephone befriending service to the sight loss community. This is a complex administration role combined with customer facing activities.

The successful candidate will have primary responsibility to administer the delivery of the service, collect and maintain accurate data and ensure that the needs of Sightline’s Service Users and Volunteers are met. In addition, the successful candidate will network across the sight loss sector to gain new Volunteers and Service Users.

If a candidate has a visual impairment this will be seen in a positive light because of the likely empathy the candidate will have with our Service Users and Volunteers.

If this role excites you then please register your interest to receive the full Services Coordinator Job Pack. Please do NOT send any kind of written application until you have read the Job Pack.

Community Engagement Coordinator

Job title: Community Engagement Coordinator

Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)

Contract: 12 months initially, with the potential for extension for at least another 12 months

Salary: NJC points 14 (£23,080) to 19 (£25,481)

Location: a mix of home and office working (Chorley/Preston), with significant amounts of time spent in local communities across Lancashire

Do you want to join a team who are passionate about improving mental health and wellbeing for the people of Lancashire?

We’re looking for a bold and caring person to join our Community Development Team, who has experience of working alongside communities, getting to know them and understanding their needs.

We want someone who is open, hardworking, creative and able to work on their own initiative to coordinate our community engagement work. This is a key role in ensuring we are listening to people who are representative of the Lancashire population, particularly those with lived experience of mental health conditions.

You will carry out research and work directly with people who use Lancashire Mind services, and the wider community, to make sure our services are designed with the people who will use them. You will support colleagues within Lancashire Mind to provide a range of opportunities for people who use our services to influence our work.

The ideal candidate will have experience of engaging and working alongside diverse communities, with a good understanding of how prejudice, stigma and discrimination impact on people’s mental health. But, above all, we want someone who believes in our vision of a Lancashire where everyone has the opportunity to have the best mental health and wellbeing possible.

Lancashire Mind is committed to fighting racism and other forms of oppression. We want to be a great employer for all our staff, regardless of their background or characteristics. We recognise that not everyone is the same and that different people will require different support to fulfil their potential. We want to ensure Lancashire becomes a place of greater equity and inclusion. One thing we can do to work towards that goal is to ensure that our staff team is representative of the diverse communities across Lancashire, and particularly those communities we know face mental health inequalities. We particularly encourage applications from those communities and from anyone with experience of living with a mental health condition.

Lancashire Mind offer a 35-hour working week, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), a workplace pension scheme, sick pay scheme, paid emergency time off to care for dependents, regular supervision and a variety of learning and development opportunities. 

Deadline for applications: 12 noon on Tuesday 24th August 2021. Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 2nd September 2021.

Lancashire Mind follows Safer Recruitment practices and have a commitment to safeguarding people who use our services. Therefore, this post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. If invited to interview, we will ask you to provide evidence of your qualifications and right to work.

Registered Charity Number 1081427

Registered Company Number 3888655

Job Context

Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham works to improve the quality of life and enhance the status and influence of older people. The Marketing and Communications Coordinator will provide professional support to the Chief Executive to improve communication and make the best use of information technology.

Purpose of the job

To develop and implement Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham’s communication strategy and ensure the cost-effective production, branding, distribution and maintenance of key communications. 

• Increase awareness and understanding of our services and communicate our activities and achievements.

• Retain, maintain and increase public support.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Publicity

• Develop and implement Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham’s Marketing and Communication Strategy and Social Media Strategy
• Develop and maintain Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham’s Social Media channels
• Manage and maintain Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham’s website
• Design, write and distribute the Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham newsletter
• Develop Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham’s photo and video library
• Oversee media requests and celebrity visits
• Devise new and creative ways to communicate and engage with older people in Hammersmith and Fulham, funders, Volunteers, Trustees and other key stakeholders
• Oversee the production and distribution of publicity materials in order to  raise awareness of the organization and generate income

General

• To work as a member of Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham’s staff team and support / assist colleagues in the achievement of organization objectives
• To use initiative and  work effectively with others
• Maintain high levels of discretion, confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• To work within Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham’s values, principles, policies and procedures.
• Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham is committed to achieving equality of opportunity in its activities, services and employment — the post holder will demonstrate commitment to Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham’s policies on equalities and promote these in all aspects of the work
• To undertake other duties as may be reasonably required by the Chief Executive or Trustee Board in the pursuit of the aims and objectives of Age UK Hammersmith and Fulham

We are looking for a Kitchen Coordinator to join our team and be part of the Headway kitchen at the heart of our day service; cooking alongside our members for everyone in the centre and for the wider community.

As part of the co-ordinator team, take responsibility for organising and delivering activities in the centre, with a specific focus on our kitchen and garden. The role also involves providing advocacy and support for up to 20 members, and ensuring the smooth running of the day service as a member of the co-ordinating team.

Closing date for applications is 16th August 2021 at 9.00am. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview which will take place the week commencing 23rd August. Following a successful interview, candidates will also be invited to attend a day in the kitchen with the Kitchen Projects Lead and members.

Salary: £26-28,000 pro-rata

Hours per week: 21 hours per week

Contract : 12 months

Pension Payment: CommUNITY Barnet will make a contribution into a workplace pension scheme

Annual Leave: 28 days per annum (pro-rata), excluding bank holidays

Based in: Barnet

CommUNITY Barnet are seeking to recruit a talented Befriending Service Coordinator who will undertake the operational delivery of Barnet Friends. The post holder will be responsible for developing the Barnet Friends service, managing our volunteers and supporting our clients.

The role

Would you like to make a difference to people’s lives and help connect people at risk of isolation? We are looking for a dynamic, motivated and experienced Befriending Coordinator to support our expanding Befriending Service.

Reporting to the Head of Wellbeing and working as part of a team, the postholder will be responsible for coordinating our volunteer befrienders to deliver safe and supportive face-to-face and telephone Befriending services to members of the Barnet community.

The Coordinator will oversee the volunteer Befriender recruitment process. They will deliver training to Befrienders and will provide supervision and ongoing support while working with colleagues and community partners to develop and improve the service.

Barnet Friends

Barnet Friends is a service being delivered as part of the Barnet Wellbeing Integrated Service to provide a professional relationship of one-to-one support either through the telephone, face-to-face or secure digital platform for between six months and up to 12 months for adults aged 18-55.

Our volunteer befrienders are matched to an individual to provide companionship and emotional support and signpost them to a range of activities and services that can help them increase their confidence and sociability.

It aims to improve the quality of life for residents, help them to recognise their wellbeing needs and develop skills and tools learnt for day to day life. The service is designed to complement the portfolio of specialist services currently available in the London Borough of Barnet which are funded through a mixture of statutory commissions, grants and independent funding.

CommUNITY Barnet

CommUNITY Barnet is an award-winning charity delivering community and development services in 7 London Boroughs. We support and represent residents and voluntary and community groups, charities and faith groups across London.

We have been established for over 40 years, and our mission is to help transform local communities, working in partnership with residents, agencies and volunteers. CB currently supports over 800 voluntary and community organisations that deliver a range of specialist services to some of our most vulnerable or marginalised communities.

Our role is to support and enable these organisations to deliver high quality, cost-effective services. We lead key partnerships delivering health and social care activities where we are the prime contractor including the Barnet Wellbeing Service.

We encourage and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Closing date for applications: 2nd August

Interviews will be held via Zoom

Please upload your CV, with a covering letter explaining how you meet the requirements of the person specification (see below) through Charity Jobs.

Job Description

Main duties and responsibilities

• To undertake the operational delivery of Barnet Friends
• Develop and maintain relationships with statutory services, charities, and community organisations to deliver the service and represent CommUNITY Barnet externally.

• Create or update necessary documentation for the delivery of the service, including forms, templates, and guidelines, working with the Senior Wellbeing Manager as appropriate. 
• Support the development of existing systems and databases to better deliver client support.
• Work with colleagues at the Barnet Wellbeing Service to support and signpost clients
• Recruitment, training, and management of volunteer call-handlers, befrienders, and other roles.
• Respond and support volunteer and staff queries related to the service, providing additional material and information, as necessary.
• Liaison with staff and managing volunteers to produce rotas to deliver the services. as well as being responsible for other well-being volunteers.
• Work with CB staff to coordinate the development of communications and support the promotion and publicity for the services.
• The role involves working closely with managers and staff from various CommUNITY Barnet projects, especially the Barnet Wellbeing service.
• Escalate and provide any required information on issues, concerns, or safeguarding arising from any aspect of the service.
• Engage with residents, community organisations and charities, and statutory services to identify the needs of Barnet residents.
• Support training, communication, and liaison of volunteers and staff working with the services.
• Assess and support funding opportunities and needs for the services.
• To check, follow, and implement all safeguarding policies and processes.

Person Specification

• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to scope, design, and deliver projects meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to organise own workload; to deliver activities and work programme to time and budget.
• Significant experience of recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers, including delivering volunteer policies and processes.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to form relationships with a range of people and agencies using varying methods of communication.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and literacy skills and ability to write clear concise reports.
• Good understanding of the needs and challenges faced by diverse communities.
• Excellent ability to problem-solve and a constructive approach to identifying and implementing solutions.
• Ability to work positively and constructively, sensitively, and diplomatically with a wide range of staff at all levels and volunteers.
• Flexibility in approach and with an interest in self-development and learning new skills in a changing environment
• Working knowledge of safeguarding protocols, policies, and processes.
• Experience of working in a Befriending or mental health support role.

Job Title: Operations Support Coordinator

Contract Type: Permanent, Full time and part time positions available

Location: Home-based. GoodGym has a small office in Central London which you are able to work from but candidates outside of London are welcome to apply. Travel to London every couple of months may be required for which reasonable expenses will be paid.

Reporting to: Older People Operations Manager

Salary: £21,500 (pro rata)

Holidays: 25 paid holidays + bank holidays and 5 paid development days per year (pro rata)

Application Closing Date: 16th August 2021

Interview Date: 20th August 2021

GoodGym's Diversity Statement

We are looking for the best people to help us provide support to millions of people affected by loneliness and isolation in England and Wales. We want our team to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and we offer equal opportunities to everyone, regardless of race, sex, gender identity, disability, age, nationality, religious or philosophical belief, age, sexual orientation, educational attainment, family status, trade union activity or any other factor. We see diversity as strength and want everyone to be able to be their whole selves at work. We therefore strongly encourage candidates from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds to apply for this role.

About GoodGym

GoodGym is an award-winning charity that encourages people to get fit and do good at the same time. We organise activities that encourage people to be active while volunteering for community groups, charities and older people. 

GoodGym works in 58 areas and boroughs across the UK and is recruiting for an Operations Support Coordinator to join the Older People Operations team. The Older People Operations team works with around 5000 volunteers across the country who support older people through social visits and helping them with practical tasks around the home.

GoodGym’s work with older people has seen a significant increase in activity since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, this is a great time to get involved and be part of a small team doing good across the UK. GoodGym is specifically looking to address the underrepresentation of people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic backgrounds in its staff and we strongly encourage candidates from these underrepresented groups to apply for this role.

Working environment

Before the Covid-19 pandemic, we were an office-based organisation working in Central London. Like everyone we’ve had to adapt to home working and we’ve found we quite like it. We work hard to keep video meetings useful and interesting and to find ways to socialise and have fun.  We know it’s important to find time to step away from your computer and encourage you to do so.

We’re currently in the process of deciding exactly what our office set up will look like in the future but we know it will be flexible. We do like to meet up in person and so if you are applying from outside of London we would expect to see you at our office at regular points throughout the year.  Reasonable transport costs will be paid.

Role description

As part of GoodGym's Older People's Operations Team, you will play a key role in the organisation supporting older people. You will also support volunteers, manage a busy workload and deal with different groups of people.

Primary Responsibilities

Office Management

• Answering phone calls and managing the Older People Operations Team’s shared email inbox

Volunteer Support

• Acting as first point of contact for volunteers, whether over email or over the phone; supporting them, troubleshooting and resolving issues where necessary
• Maintaining volunteer records and reporting to the Older People Operations Manager if any safeguarding issues/allegations are raised in line with GoodGym’s Safeguarding Policy.
• Providing administrative support for volunteers and older people, including but not limited to  communicating with referral partners, screening and listing volunteering tasks  on the GoodGym website, confirming tasks  with beneficiaries on the phone and ensuring best safeguarding practices are upheld
• Supporting volunteers through the process of DBS applications, checking references, conducting document checks and making judgement calls on volunteers’ suitability to volunteer.

Relationship Management

• Communicating with potential and existing referral partners over the phone and via email, answering questions about GoodGym and providing technical support as and when necessary
• Seeking out partnership opportunities for GoodGym

Other Responsibilities

• Contributing to the development of the Older People Operations Team and respective processes and policies

Person Specification

Skills and abilities

• You’ll have strong communication skills (both written and verbal) and will be a people-person, able to build strong relationships with people from a variety of backgrounds and to support volunteers and older people through sometimes difficult situations
• You’ll be calm and level-headed when faced with pressure. You’ll be organised and able to prioritise your workload
• You’ll be a self-starter and able to work independently as well as part of a team. We’ll provide all the training you need initially and after that, you’ll work quite autonomously so this role would suit someone who is able use their initiative and get stuck in
• You’ll be a trusted member of a small team. You’ll be sensitive and supportive of other team members, including our volunteers and spot opportunities to support others when they are under pressure
• You’ll be willing to bring ideas to the table to improve the way we work
• You’ll be IT literate and able to pick up new systems quickly. GoodGym uses various different tech platforms so being able to use them effectively will be important in this role
• You’ll have strong empathy with the people you are supporting and a passion for creating positive social impact

Experience

It would be useful for you to have some of the experience below, whether it's professional experience or experience from education/volunteering. However, it's more important that you fit the person specification above so please get in touch even if you don't have any of the experience listed below.

• Experience of handling telephone calls 
• Experience of using different websites and IT platforms 
• Having challenging or difficult conversations with customers or the public
• Work supporting or interacting with customers 
• Experience of volunteering, community projects or working with volunteers

How to apply
To apply for the role, please fill out an application form.

Coordinator - Together as One

Homebased in Flintshire or Wrexham

About us

As the UK’s largest voluntary sector provider of services to disabled people, we believe disabled people should have the freedom to live their lives the way they choose – with the opportunity and support to live independently, to contribute economically and to participate fully in society.

With 5,000 staff and 10,000 volunteers supporting nearly 70,000 people in the UK and around the world, Leonard Cheshire provides support to 3,200 people in a variety of UK living services including supported living, nursing and day centre facilities.  We also support 12,000 young people in the UK with skills, confidence and employment programmes.  Internationally, we are a specialist development non-governmental organisation, delivering inclusive education, youth leadership and access to livelihoods programmes to more than 50,000 people in 15 countries across Asia and Africa.

About the role

Together As One (TAO) supports individuals in receipt of social support to take part in their favourite activities or learn new skills with people in their area whilst being supported by their chosen support worker, through a website booking system. The activities on offer are based in the local area and further afield with transport an option booked through the webtool. 

Each participant chooses the activities they want to do each week, has the option to share activities with friends and can also suggest new activities, and, even more importantly, when, where and with whom they want to participate. They are also able to choose their staffing preferences as staffing profiles are matched to individual needs and are also shown on the webtool.  This innovative programme gives genuine choice and control to individuals, allowing them to choose how they achieve their outcomes in life and enabling them to control for themselves how they live, learn and develop skills and learning. 

In this role you will develop and run the delivery of these user-led services, ensuring the quality and consistency of project delivery and performance against key objectives and targets and focusing on it making a difference to all the people with disabilities in receipt of social support who choose to join the programme.

You will also support and actively develop and promote the wider project through marketing and networking with other potential users, support workers and activity organisations inviting them to join the programme.

This is a homebased role covering North Wales to enhance deliver of online activities and look for creative opportunities that will enable participants to feel connected to their community and build confidence for returning to community based activities once restrictions are lifted. The role will also work with and support other organisations across N Wales to communicate and share exciting activities as well as identify gaps in provision.

Dependant on participant uptake & funding of Together as One this role could become permanent with the opportunity of full time for the right candidate.

About you

Do you want to make a difference to people’s lives?

Are you creative and innovative in your approach?

We’re looking for someone that has the ability to lead on the promotion and delivery of this incredible programme across your area. You will bring project management skills enabling you to set up, co-ordinate and deliver this programme.  You will have experience of working with people with disabilities and will be part of a geographically dispersed team.

You will have excellent communication skills and be able to engage with a wide range of people in order to promote and sell this programme to potential customers.

We seek candidates with a genuine commitment to Leonard Cheshire values and ethos.

Benefits

• Substantial annual leave.
• A generous employer contribution to a company pension scheme with additional life cover.
• Access to a cash health plan at favourable rates.
• Flexible working and lot’s more.

Leonard Cheshire welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We actively encourage applications from people with a disability, supporting where possible, your requirements for reasonable adjustments.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults at risk. A satisfactory disclosure check (PVG membership in Scotland) is required for this post. References will be obtained for all roles.

Shortlisting for this role may take place as applications are received. We therefore reserve the right to close this vacancy once suitable candidates have been appointed.

Closing date: 8 August 2021

* No agencies please *

Jewish Care is making plans to re-open all of our community centre's again. Are you a people person, looking to be part of a fantastic team in a great environment who makes a real difference to the lives of older people? The Community Centre Activities Assistant is a client facing role, responsible for delivering activities and events for older members of the Jewish Community, and working closely with the volunteer workforce.

These posts are for 30 hours per week. The actual salary for 30 hours per week is £15,724 per annum

You will be responsible for front line delivery of day services to Jewish Care members.

We are seeking 5 new Activities Assistants to join our team at our Sam Beckman Centre in Friern Barnet on a part time basis.

You will be responsible for:

* Day-to-day operational delivery of culturally specific Jewish Day service for older people, people living with dementia and associated programming and events.
* Running and taking part in activities and programming across service responsibility in line with agreed standards
* Work collaboratively with programming teams to set up appropriate technology to support members taking part in activities at home.
* Working collaboratively with internal and external colleagues to take part in safeguarding concern enquiries, follow up appropriately and to enhance the quality of life of older people.
* Where required, carry out actions as indicated in a person's care plan or associated documents and in collaboration with internal Social Work colleagues, relatives, and external agencies to ensure members with higher support needs can participate safely.
* Where appropriate and in partnership with the Senior OT (dementia lead), promote the Montessori approach to dementia care.
* Participate in the effective and safe delivery of transport services across the older people's services in collaboration with drivers.
* Supporting members to coordinate and organise their transport arrangements to and from the centre to include help with booking and managing dial-a-ride, other community transport private hire and public transport.
* Working collaboratively to support the Hub Manager specialisms of Community, Digital, Dementia and Programming to ensure that the Community Services team can effectively share best practice and work in partnership to deliver outstanding services that are consistently meeting the needs of our current and future client group.

What you will need:

* NVQ level or equivalent experience
* Minimum 2 years' experience in a front-line role, working with older and/or disabled people
* Minimum 2 years' experience of working with people living with dementia in a personal or professional role
* Experience leading a team of volunteers
* Experience working in a complex multi stakeholder environment
* Experience of or an interest in working in a co-production culture
* Knowledge of the Jewish community, across all levels of observance, local parlance, and festivities
* Knowledge of The Care Act, The Mental Capacity Act, DOLS and general adult safeguarding best practice
* Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations and their practical application in day to day operational work
* Ability to ensure that Jewish Care can continuously improve its services through rigorous management, monitoring and measurement against business plans, budgets, targets and KPIs
* Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to deliver a consistently high-quality customer experience
* Ability to work empathetically and respectfully with people of all ages and abilities
* Outstanding administrative, management and organisational skills, with the ability to work within tight deadlines and budgets
* Ability to use own initiative and work independently
* Ability to handle challenging situations gently, with confidence and integrity
* Ability to lead and be led amongst a highly creative and collaborative peer group
* Ability to work in a team and build trusting relationships with others
* Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence people at all levels, both within and outside Jewish Care
* Excellent problem-solving skills, and able to think clearly under pressure
* High levels of IT literacy in the use of modern business systems e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Internet and cloud-based services and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems

For a full job description for this role please email recruitment3 @ jcare . org

We are a team of many different backgrounds and cultures
Jewish Care is the leading health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in the UK. Though our clients are all of a similar religious tradition, our staff represent diverse cultures and faiths, bringing their own unique perspectives and individuality to their roles.

Why you'll love working with us

No matter how young or old you are, if you want to make a real difference in people's lives, we'll reward you for your hard work and dedication. On top of providing some of the most competitive pay rates in the care industry, we offer excellent benefits, including:

• 4% employer pension contribution
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Excellent training opportunities
• Free meals
• Wellbeing & staff recognition initiatives

Jewish Care is making plans to re-open all of our community centre's again. Are you a people person, looking to be part of a fantastic team in a great environment who makes a real difference to the lives of older people? The Community Centre Activities Assistant is a client facing role, responsible for delivering activities and events for older members of the Jewish Community, and working closely with the volunteer workforce.

These posts are for 30 hours per week. The actual salary for 30 hours per week is £15,724 per annum

You wil be responsible for front line delivery of day services to Jewish Care members.

We are seeking 3 new Activities Assistants to join our team at our Ronson Family Centre based at our Sandringham Campus in Stanmore on a full time basis.

You will be responsible for:

* Day-to-day operational delivery of culturally specific Jewish Day service for older people, people living with dementia and associated programming and events.
* Running and taking part in activities and programming across service responsibility in line with agreed standards
* Work collaboratively with programming teams to set up appropriate technology to support members taking part in activities at home.
* Working collaboratively with internal and external colleagues to take part in safeguarding concern enquiries, follow up appropriately and to enhance the quality of life of older people.
* Where required, carry out actions as indicated in a person's care plan or associated documents and in collaboration with internal Social Work colleagues, relatives, and external agencies to ensure members with higher support needs can participate safely.
* Where appropriate and in partnership with the Senior OT (dementia lead), promote the Montessori approach to dementia care.
* Participate in the effective and safe delivery of transport services across the older people's services in collaboration with drivers.
* Supporting members to coordinate and organise their transport arrangements to and from the centre to include help with booking and managing dial-a-ride, other community transport private hire and public transport.
* Working collaboratively to support the Hub Manager specialisms of Community, Digital, Dementia and Programming to ensure that the Community Services team can effectively share best practice and work in partnership to deliver outstanding services that are consistently meeting the needs of our current and future client group.

What you will need:

* NVQ level or equivalent experience
* Minimum 2 years' experience in a front-line role, working with older and/or disabled people
* Minimum 2 years' experience of working with people living with dementia in a personal or professional role
* Experience leading a team of volunteers
* Experience working in a complex multi stakeholder environment
* Experience of or an interest in working in a co-production culture
* Knowledge of the Jewish community, across all levels of observance, local parlance, and festivities
* Knowledge of The Care Act, The Mental Capacity Act, DOLS and general adult safeguarding best practice
* Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations and their practical application in day to day operational work
* Ability to ensure that Jewish Care can continuously improve its services through rigorous management, monitoring and measurement against business plans, budgets, targets and KPIs
* Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to deliver a consistently high-quality customer experience
* Ability to work empathetically and respectfully with people of all ages and abilities
* Outstanding administrative, management and organisational skills, with the ability to work within tight deadlines and budgets
* Ability to use own initiative and work independently
* Ability to handle challenging situations gently, with confidence and integrity
* Ability to lead and be led amongst a highly creative and collaborative peer group
* Ability to work in a team and build trusting relationships with others
* Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence people at all levels, both within and outside Jewish Care
* Excellent problem-solving skills, and able to think clearly under pressure
* High levels of IT literacy in the use of modern business systems e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Internet and cloud-based services and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems

For a full job description for this role please email recruitment3 @ jcare . org

We are a team of many different backgrounds and cultures
Jewish Care is the leading health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in the UK. Though our clients are all of a similar religious tradition, our staff represent diverse cultures and faiths, bringing their own unique perspectives and individuality to their roles.

Why you'll love working with us

No matter how young or old you are, if you want to make a real difference in people's lives, we'll reward you for your hard work and dedication. On top of providing some of the most competitive pay rates in the care industry, we offer excellent benefits, including:

• 4% employer pension contribution
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Excellent training opportunities
• Free meals
• Wellbeing & staff recognition initiatives

Jewish Care is making plans to re-open all of our community centre's again. Are you a people person, looking to be part of a fantastic team in a great environment who makes a real difference to the lives of older people? The Community Centre Activities Assistant is a client facing role, responsible for delivering activities and events for older members of the Jewish Community, and working closely with the volunteer workforce.

These posts are for 24 hours per week. The actual salary for 24 hours per week is £12,579 per annum

You will be responsible for front line delivery of day services to Jewish Care members.

You will be responsible for:

* Day-to-day operational delivery of culturally specific Jewish Day service for older people, people living with dementia and associated programming and events.
* Running and taking part in activities and programming across service responsibility in line with agreed standards
* Work collaboratively with programming teams to set up appropriate technology to support members taking part in activities at home.
* Working collaboratively with internal and external colleagues to take part in safeguarding concern enquiries, follow up appropriately and to enhance the quality of life of older people.
* Where required, carry out actions as indicated in a person's care plan or associated documents and in collaboration with internal Social Work colleagues, relatives, and external agencies to ensure members with higher support needs can participate safely.
* Where appropriate and in partnership with the Senior OT (dementia lead), promote the Montessori approach to dementia care.
* Participate in the effective and safe delivery of transport services across the older people's services in collaboration with drivers.
* Supporting members to coordinate and organise their transport arrangements to and from the centre to include help with booking and managing dial-a-ride, other community transport private hire and public transport.
* Working collaboratively to support the Hub Manager specialisms of Community, Digital, Dementia and Programming to ensure that the Community Services team can effectively share best practice and work in partnership to deliver outstanding services that are consistently meeting the needs of our current and future client group.

What you will need:

* NVQ level or equivalent experience
* Minimum 2 years' experience in a front-line role, working with older and/or disabled people
* Minimum 2 years' experience of working with people living with dementia in a personal or professional role
* Experience leading a team of volunteers
* Experience working in a complex multi stakeholder environment
* Experience of or an interest in working in a co-production culture
* Knowledge of the Jewish community, across all levels of observance, local parlance, and festivities
* Knowledge of The Care Act, The Mental Capacity Act, DOLS and general adult safeguarding best practice
* Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations and their practical application in day to day operational work
* Ability to ensure that Jewish Care can continuously improve its services through rigorous management, monitoring and measurement against business plans, budgets, targets and KPIs
* Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to deliver a consistently high-quality customer experience
* Ability to work empathetically and respectfully with people of all ages and abilities
* Outstanding administrative, management and organisational skills, with the ability to work within tight deadlines and budgets
* Ability to use own initiative and work independently
* Ability to handle challenging situations gently, with confidence and integrity
* Ability to lead and be led amongst a highly creative and collaborative peer group
* Ability to work in a team and build trusting relationships with others
* Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence people at all levels, both within and outside Jewish Care
* Excellent problem-solving skills, and able to think clearly under pressure
* High levels of IT literacy in the use of modern business systems e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Internet and cloud-based services and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems

For a full job description for this role please email recruitment3 @ jcare . org

We are a team of many different backgrounds and cultures
Jewish Care is the leading health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in the UK. Though our clients are all of a similar religious tradition, our staff represent diverse cultures and faiths, bringing their own unique perspectives and individuality to their roles.

Why you'll love working with us

No matter how young or old you are, if you want to make a real difference in people's lives, we'll reward you for your hard work and dedication. On top of providing some of the most competitive pay rates in the care industry, we offer excellent benefits, including:

• 4% employer pension contribution
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Excellent training opportunities
• Free meals
• Wellbeing & staff recognition initiatives

Jewish Care is making plans to re-open all of our community centre's again. Are you a people person, looking to be part of a fantastic team in a great environment who makes a real difference to the lives of older people? The Community Centre Activities Assistant is a client facing role, responsible for delivering activities and events for older members of the Jewish Community, and working closely with the volunteer workforce.

These posts are for 30 hours per week. The actual salary for 30 hours per week is £15,724 per annum

You will be responsible for front line delivery of day services to Jewish Care members.

You will be responsible for:

* Day-to-day operational delivery of culturally specific Jewish Day service for older people, people living with dementia and associated programming and events.
* Running and taking part in activities and programming across service responsibility in line with agreed standards
* Work collaboratively with programming teams to set up appropriate technology to support members taking part in activities at home.
* Working collaboratively with internal and external colleagues to take part in safeguarding concern enquiries, follow up appropriately and to enhance the quality of life of older people.
* Where required, carry out actions as indicated in a person's care plan or associated documents and in collaboration with internal Social Work colleagues, relatives, and external agencies to ensure members with higher support needs can participate safely.
* Where appropriate and in partnership with the Senior OT (dementia lead), promote the Montessori approach to dementia care.
* Participate in the effective and safe delivery of transport services across the older people's services in collaboration with drivers.
* Supporting members to coordinate and organise their transport arrangements to and from the centre to include help with booking and managing dial-a-ride, other community transport private hire and public transport.
* Working collaboratively to support the Hub Manager specialisms of Community, Digital, Dementia and Programming to ensure that the Community Services team can effectively share best practice and work in partnership to deliver outstanding services that are consistently meeting the needs of our current and future client group.

What you will need:

* NVQ level or equivalent experience
* Minimum 2 years' experience in a front-line role, working with older and/or disabled people
* Minimum 2 years' experience of working with people living with dementia in a personal or professional role
* Experience leading a team of volunteers
* Experience working in a complex multi stakeholder environment
* Experience of or an interest in working in a co-production culture
* Knowledge of the Jewish community, across all levels of observance, local parlance, and festivities
* Knowledge of The Care Act, The Mental Capacity Act, DOLS and general adult safeguarding best practice
* Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations and their practical application in day to day operational work
* Ability to ensure that Jewish Care can continuously improve its services through rigorous management, monitoring and measurement against business plans, budgets, targets and KPIs
* Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to deliver a consistently high-quality customer experience
* Ability to work empathetically and respectfully with people of all ages and abilities
* Outstanding administrative, management and organisational skills, with the ability to work within tight deadlines and budgets
* Ability to use own initiative and work independently
* Ability to handle challenging situations gently, with confidence and integrity
* Ability to lead and be led amongst a highly creative and collaborative peer group
* Ability to work in a team and build trusting relationships with others
* Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence people at all levels, both within and outside Jewish Care
* Excellent problem-solving skills, and able to think clearly under pressure
* High levels of IT literacy in the use of modern business systems e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Internet and cloud-based services and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems

For a full job description for this role please email recruitment3 @ jcare . org

We are a team of many different backgrounds and cultures
Jewish Care is the leading health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in the UK. Though our clients are all of a similar religious tradition, our staff represent diverse cultures and faiths, bringing their own unique perspectives and individuality to their roles.

Why you'll love working with us

No matter how young or old you are, if you want to make a real difference in people's lives, we'll reward you for your hard work and dedication. On top of providing some of the most competitive pay rates in the care industry, we offer excellent benefits, including:

• 4% employer pension contribution
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Excellent training opportunities
• Free meals
• Wellbeing & staff recognition initiatives

Jewish Care is making plans to re-open all of our community centre's again. Are you a people person, looking to be part of a fantastic team in a great environment who makes a real difference to the lives of older people? The Community Centre Activities Assistant is a client facing role, responsible for delivering activities and events for older members of the Jewish Community, and working closely with the volunteer workforce.

These posts are for 24 hours per week. The actual salary for 24 hours per week is £12,579 per annum

You will be responsible for front line delivery of day services to Jewish Care members.

You will be responsible for:

* Day-to-day operational delivery of culturally specific Jewish Day service for older people, people living with dementia and associated programming and events.
* Running and taking part in activities and programming across service responsibility in line with agreed standards
* Work collaboratively with programming teams to set up appropriate technology to support members taking part in activities at home.
* Working collaboratively with internal and external colleagues to take part in safeguarding concern enquiries, follow up appropriately and to enhance the quality of life of older people.
* Where required, carry out actions as indicated in a person's care plan or associated documents and in collaboration with internal Social Work colleagues, relatives, and external agencies to ensure members with higher support needs can participate safely.
* Where appropriate and in partnership with the Senior OT (dementia lead), promote the Montessori approach to dementia care.
* Participate in the effective and safe delivery of transport services across the older people's services in collaboration with drivers.
* Supporting members to coordinate and organise their transport arrangements to and from the centre to include help with booking and managing dial-a-ride, other community transport private hire and public transport.
* Working collaboratively to support the Hub Manager specialisms of Community, Digital, Dementia and Programming to ensure that the Community Services team can effectively share best practice and work in partnership to deliver outstanding services that are consistently meeting the needs of our current and future client group.

What you will need:

* NVQ level or equivalent experience
* Minimum 2 years' experience in a front-line role, working with older and/or disabled people
* Minimum 2 years' experience of working with people living with dementia in a personal or professional role
* Experience leading a team of volunteers
* Experience working in a complex multi stakeholder environment
* Experience of or an interest in working in a co-production culture
* Knowledge of the Jewish community, across all levels of observance, local parlance, and festivities
* Knowledge of The Care Act, The Mental Capacity Act, DOLS and general adult safeguarding best practice
* Knowledge of General Data Protection Regulations and their practical application in day to day operational work
* Ability to ensure that Jewish Care can continuously improve its services through rigorous management, monitoring and measurement against business plans, budgets, targets and KPIs
* Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to deliver a consistently high-quality customer experience
* Ability to work empathetically and respectfully with people of all ages and abilities
* Outstanding administrative, management and organisational skills, with the ability to work within tight deadlines and budgets
* Ability to use own initiative and work independently
* Ability to handle challenging situations gently, with confidence and integrity
* Ability to lead and be led amongst a highly creative and collaborative peer group
* Ability to work in a team and build trusting relationships with others
* Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence people at all levels, both within and outside Jewish Care
* Excellent problem-solving skills, and able to think clearly under pressure
* High levels of IT literacy in the use of modern business systems e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Internet and cloud-based services and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems

For a full job description for this role please email recruitment3 @ jcare . org

We are a team of many different backgrounds and cultures
Jewish Care is the leading health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in the UK. Though our clients are all of a similar religious tradition, our staff represent diverse cultures and faiths, bringing their own unique perspectives and individuality to their roles.

Why you'll love working with us

No matter how young or old you are, if you want to make a real difference in people's lives, we'll reward you for your hard work and dedication. On top of providing some of the most competitive pay rates in the care industry, we offer excellent benefits, including:

• 4% employer pension contribution
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Excellent training opportunities
• Free meals
• Wellbeing & staff recognition initiatives