Location
Bethnal Green, East London with activities also at Stepney Jewish Community Centre, Connect@ Stamford Hill and other East London/Essex sites.

Hours
30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday
Monday & Wednesday at Stepney Jewish Community Centre
Tuesday at Connect@ Stamford Hill
Thursday at another site

Salary
£16.00 per hour

About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Activities Programme Assistant to lead the creation and delivery of meaningful, engaging, and person-centred activities for older people across our services. You will design and organise a varied programme that supports social connection, wellbeing, independence, and inclusion, ensuring activities are adapted to meet the needs of people living with dementia and those with diverse abilities and support needs. You will work closely with the Centre Coordinator and wider team to maintain smooth day-to-day operations, uphold consistent standards, and support effective communication and handovers between teams. Additionally, you will provide guidance and coaching to Programme Assistants and volunteers, acting as a positive role model, and deputise for the Centre Coordinator when required. This role plays a vital part in fostering a calm, welcoming, and dementia-friendly environment that enhances the quality of life for our members.

About Jewish Care
Jewish Care’s Community Centres are central to our strategy, providing safe, stimulating, engaging, and supportive environments for older people. Our centres offer meaningful activities, social opportunities, and appropriate support that enhance wellbeing and quality of life, while creating a welcoming and inclusive experience for everyone. They also provide vital respite and reassurance for families and carers, knowing their loved ones are supported, valued, and engaged within a warm community.

Experience
Proven experience in designing and delivering person-centred activities, ideally within a community or care setting. Experience supporting older people, including those living with dementia, is highly desirable. Experience in supervising or mentoring staff and volunteers is advantageous.

About you
Creative, compassionate, and confident in supporting others. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive, trusting relationships with members, families, carers, and external professionals. Flexible and adaptable to work across multiple sites and support continuity of service. Able to respond sensitively to distress, behavioural changes, and individual triggers. A positive role model who can provide guidance, coaching, and practical support to team members and volunteers.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in health and social care, activities coordination, or dementia care are desirable but not essential. A commitment to ongoing professional development and a willingness to learn and adapt are essential.