Male Activities Programme Assistant

Job summary
The Male Activities Programme Assistant will play an important role within Jewish Cares Community Support team, helping deliver engaging, person-centred day services for older people, including those living with dementia. The postholder will support a varied programme of meaningful activities that promote wellbeing, independence, social connection and participation, adapting sessions to members individual interests, abilities and needs. Responsibilities include building positive relationships with members, families, carers and colleagues; supporting activities, outings and events; monitoring wellbeing; and providing practical and personal support in line with individual care plans. You will also contribute to safeguarding, risk management and the safe running of the service. This role includes a genuine occupational requirement for a male postholder because duties involve providing personal care to male members, subject to the applicable legal requirements.

Main duties of the job
We are looking for a warm, friendly and compassionate Male Activities Programme Assistant to join our team at the Dennis Centre on the Sugar and Ronson Campus in Redbridge. Working 30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, you will help create welcoming, engaging and meaningful experiences for older people, including those living with dementia. You will support a varied programme of activities, events, exercise sessions, games and social groups, encouraging members to participate, build relationships and maintain their independence and wellbeing. You will also provide practical and personal support, including personal care for male members, and work closely with colleagues, families and volunteers to ensure everyone feels valued and included. A genuine occupational requirement applies for this role. If you are caring, approachable and enjoy making a difference to older peoples lives, we would love to hear from you.

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.

Working pattern
Full-time

Contract
Permanent

Salary
£14.80 an hour

Job responsibilities

• Supporting the delivery of engaging activities, events and programmes for older people living with dementia.
• 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 Community Centre Manager 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 and 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 you
Were looking for someone who is warm, compassionate, positive and genuinely enjoys spending time with older people. You dont necessarily need to have worked in a community centre before. Whats important is that you are confident talking and socialising with older people and can build genuine relationships based on respect, empathy and kindness. Youll be customer-focused and understand the importance of listening to what people want and need. Youll be able to work independently, use your initiative and remain calm and confident when situations become challenging.

There is a genuine occupational requirement, in accordance with the Sex Discrimination Act 1974, for the postholder to be male as the duties of this role will include delivering personal care to our male members.

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.

Employer details
Employer name: Jewish Care
Address: Ilford, IG4 5LN, United Kingdom
Employer website: Apply through our website

Contact
Darren Martin, Recruiter, resourcing@jcare.org