Location
Friern Barnet

Hours
34 hours per week, including occasional Sundays

Salary
£14.00 per hour

About the Role
We are looking for an Activities Programme Assistant to join our team at the Sam Beckman Centre, helping create welcoming, engaging and meaningful experiences for older people in our community. If you’re warm, friendly and enjoy spending time with people, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference every day. You’ll support the delivery of activities, events and day services that help older people stay active, connected and engaged, while promoting independence, wellbeing and a strong sense of belonging.

As an Activities Programme Assistant, you’ll be part of the frontline team delivering activities, events and community programmes for older people at the Sam Beckman Centre. You’ll support the Senior Programme Assistant and Centre Programme Coordinator to plan and deliver a varied programme that reflects the interests and needs of our members. You’ll help create a friendly, inclusive environment where people feel comfortable, valued and able to participate. From social groups and games to exercise, discussions and wellbeing activities, you’ll help make sure there is something for everyone.

The role is varied and hands-on, combining activity delivery, member support, customer service, volunteer support and day-to-day operational responsibilities.

Key responsibilities include:
- Supporting the delivery of engaging activities, events and programmes for older people
- Helping prepare and facilitate activities such as social groups, exercise sessions, games, discussions and wellbeing activities
- Encouraging members to participate and adapting activities where needed to support different abilities and interests
- Getting to know members and building positive, respectful and trusting relationships
- Providing a warm, friendly and welcoming experience for members, families, visitors and volunteers
- Supporting the Senior Programme Assistant and Centre Programme Coordinator with programme planning and delivery
- Helping with the set-up and clear-down of activities and ensuring spaces are safe, welcoming and appropriately prepared
- Supporting volunteers and helping maximise their involvement across activities and events
- Working collaboratively with colleagues across Community Services to deliver successful programmes and events
- Supporting member wellbeing and reporting any concerns appropriately
- Maintaining accurate records and completing relevant administration and data entry using Jewish Care systems, including Dynamics
- Supporting colleagues to meet key deadlines and service standards
- Working collaboratively with Health & Safety, Catering, Customer Experience and operational teams
- Contributing to safeguarding and following relevant policies and procedures
- Supporting feedback and quality improvement to enhance the experience and quality of life of our members
- Taking on other appropriate duties that support the smooth running of the service

About Jewish Care
Jewish Care’s Community Centres are at the heart of changing people’s lives for the better. Our centres support older Jewish people to lead meaningful, connected and fulfilling lives by providing opportunities for social interaction, wellbeing support, activities and community engagement. Community Services deliver a varied programme of activities, events and day services designed to support older people, helping them maintain independence, social connection and a strong sense of belonging within the Jewish community.

Experience
Experience in socialising with or supporting older people or disabled people is desirable but not essential. Confidence in talking and socialising with older people and the ability to build genuine relationships based on respect, empathy and kindness is important.

About you
You are warm, compassionate, positive and genuinely enjoy spending time with older people. You are customer-focused and understand the importance of listening to what people want and need. You can work independently, use your initiative and remain calm and confident when situations become challenging. You enjoy working as part of a team and are willing to learn and develop your skills.

Qualifications
No specific qualifications are required for this role, but a willingness to learn and develop within the role is essential.