Location
Golders Green

Hours
30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday

Salary
£15.00 per hour

About the Role
We are looking for a Senior Activities Programme Assistant to join our team and play a key role in creating meaningful, engaging and person-centred experiences for older people across our services. You will take a lead role in designing, organising and delivering a varied programme of culturally specific activities and events for older people, including those living with dementia, across our Michael Sobell Community Centre and new Dementia Community Centre.

You will help shape and deliver a programme that supports social connection, wellbeing, independence and inclusion, ensuring activities are adapted to meet the diverse needs of people living with dementia and older people with a range of abilities and support needs. You will also support the day-to-day running of the centres, provide guidance to Programme Assistants and volunteers, and deputise for the Centre Coordinator when required.

Jewish Care’s Community Centres are at the heart of our strategy, providing safe, stimulating, engaging and supportive environments for older people. Our centres offer meaningful activities, social opportunities and appropriate support that enhance quality of life and wellbeing. Working within our Campus model, you will support people across both centres, helping create a welcoming and inclusive experience for everyone. Our centres also provide vital respite and reassurance for families and carers, knowing their loved ones are supported, valued and engaged in a warm community.

Key responsibilities include designing and delivering person-centred activities using creative, reminiscence and sensory-based approaches, adapting communication to support engagement, supporting smooth day-to-day operations, coaching and guiding Programme Assistants and volunteers, deputising for the Centre Coordinator, building positive relationships with members, families and external professionals, and maintaining accurate records. You will contribute to care planning discussions and support members with higher support needs in collaboration with colleagues and external agencies.

Experience
Experience in delivering activities for older people, ideally including those living with dementia. Proven ability to lead and support a team, including volunteers and Programme Assistants. Experience working in a community or care setting is desirable.

About you
Compassionate, creative and confident in supporting others. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with members, families, carers and professionals. Flexible and adaptable, able to work across multiple centres and respond sensitively to individual needs and behaviours. A positive role model with excellent communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in health, social care, activities coordination or a related field are desirable but not essential. A commitment to ongoing professional development and training, particularly in dementia care and person-centred approaches.