Dementia Creative Arts Project Worker
Dementia Creative Arts Project Worker
Location: Camden (South of the borough, with travel required)
Hours: 7 hours per week
Contract: 1-year fixed-term
Salary: £6,249.88 per annum (pro rata of £31,249.40 FTE)
About the Role
We are looking for a creative and compassionate individual to join our team as a Dementia Creative Arts Project Worker. This is an exciting opportunity to support people living with dementia through engaging, person-centred creative sessions delivered in their own homes.
You will work with a cohort of volunteer artists, musicians, and performers to design and deliver tailored, one-off creative sessions that enhance wellbeing, communication, and social interaction. This role is ideal for someone passionate about the arts and committed to improving the lives of people living with dementia.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage a caseload of clients living with dementia or cognitive impairment
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Carry out person-centred assessments to understand clients’ interests, abilities, and needs
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Plan and coordinate creative sessions including visual arts, music, and performance-based activities
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Recruit, train, and support volunteer artists and facilitators
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Match volunteers and artists with clients to ensure meaningful engagement
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Conduct home visits, process referrals, and carry out risk assessments
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Monitor, evaluate, and report on project outcomes and impact
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Build partnerships with artists and external organisations
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Provide information and guidance to carers, professionals, and stakeholders
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Support project evaluation and reporting requirements for funders
About You
We are looking for someone who:
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Has experience working with people living with dementia or vulnerable adults
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Has a strong interest or background in creative arts, community arts, or wellbeing activities
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Is skilled in person-centred approaches and building meaningful relationships
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Can work independently and manage a small caseload effectively
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Has experience working with or coordinating volunteers
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Is organised, reflective, and committed to continuous improvement
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Has strong communication and partnership-working skills
What We Offer
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27 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays, rising with service
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Contributory pension scheme (6% employer / 6% employee)
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Ongoing training and professional development
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A supportive and inclusive working environment
Additional Information
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The role requires flexibility to meet the needs of clients and the service
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Travel within the south of Camden is required
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This post is subject to safeguarding requirements and adherence to organisational policies
How to Apply
If you are passionate about using creativity to improve the lives of people living with dementia, we would love to hear from you. Please complete the attached forms and return them to us.
Why Age UK Camden?
We’re proud to support our staff with a range of benefits, including:
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London Living Wage Employer
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Equal Opportunities Employer
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Dementia Friendly organisation
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Pension scheme with employer contributions
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Health cash plan to help with everyday healthcare costs
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Employee Assistance Programme offering free, confidential support
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Ongoing training and development opportunities
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Supportive, inclusive team culture rooted in our values of kindness, courage, justice, and hope
Striving to be an Equal Opportunities Employer
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