Activities Programme Assistant

Job summary
The Activities Programme Assistant will play an important role within Jewish Cares Community Support team at the Dennis Community Centre on the Sugar and Ronson Campus in Redbridge. Working 30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, the postholder will help deliver engaging, person-centred day services across the general older peoples service and specialist dementia service. You will plan and support activities that promote social connection, wellbeing and participation, adapting sessions to reflect members physical, cognitive, emotional and cultural needs. The role also involves building positive relationships with members, families, carers and volunteers, responding sensitively to changes in behaviour or wellbeing, providing personal support in line with care plans, supporting transport arrangements and technology access, and contributing to safeguarding and risk management. Experience working with older people and/or disabled people is essential; dementia experience is desirable.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic and compassionate Activities Programme Assistant to join our team at the Dennis Community Centre in Redbridge. Working 30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, you will help create engaging, inclusive and supportive days where older people feel connected, valued and able to participate. Working across our general older peoples service and specialist dementia service, you will support a varied programme of activities, adapting sessions to individual interests, abilities and needs. You will build positive relationships with members, families, carers and volunteers, respond sensitively to changes in wellbeing or behaviour, and provide practical and personal support where required. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with older people and wants to make a meaningful difference to their quality of life.

About us
Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East. Every week, our services support more than 12,000 people, delivered by over 1,200 dedicated colleagues across residential care, nursing, retirement living, community support, social work, and mental health services. We provide care that is Jewish at heart, supporting older people and their families every step of the way while welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness, we are committed to delivering high-quality services where people feel valued, respected, and able to live meaningful lives.

Details
Date posted: 25 October 2026
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £14.80 an hour
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: VP624B0C95
Job locations: Ilford, IG4 5LN, United Kingdom

What you will be doing

• Supporting and delivering engaging activities and programmes that promote social connection, wellbeing and participation.
• Adapting activities to meet different physical, cognitive, emotional and cultural needs.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with members, families, carers and volunteers.
• Creating a calm, welcoming and dementia-friendly environment.
• Supporting members who may experience distress or changes in behaviour, recognising triggers and responding sensitively.
• Monitoring members wellbeing and reporting changes in behaviour, mood, mobility or engagement to senior colleagues.
• Providing personal support when required, in line with individual care plans and agreed procedures, helping members maintain their dignity, independence and comfort.
• Working alongside colleagues, social work teams, families and external professionals to ensure members with higher support needs can participate safely.
• Supporting volunteers and working collaboratively with the wider programming and Explore teams.
• Helping members access appropriate technology so they can participate in activities both at the centre and at home.
• Supporting safe and effective transport arrangements, including helping members organise Dial-a-Ride, community transport, private hire and public transport.
• Contributing to safeguarding, risk management and the overall safety and wellbeing of our members.
• Supporting events and wider community activities that bring people together.

About you
Were looking for someone who is warm, enthusiastic, compassionate and genuinely enjoys working with people. Youll have experience of working with older people and/or disabled people and be confident supporting individuals with a range of welfare, wellbeing or social care needs. Youll be a good listener, able to communicate sensitively and build strong relationships with people from a wide range of backgrounds.

You dont need to have worked in a dementia service before, although experience of working with people living with dementia and dementia awareness training would be an advantage. What matters most is your attitude, your willingness to learn and your commitment to providing excellent, person-centred support.

Why join us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing service at an exciting time, working across our established Dennis Community Centre. Youll have the opportunity to make a genuine difference every day helping older people remain connected, active and valued.

Apply through our website

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.