Community Dementia Assistant (Hertfordshire) - 24 hours

NHS Jobs; Stanmore; On-site; AUD 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Jewish Care is seeking a Community Dementia Assistant to help people living with dementia access meaningful activities and support in a community setting. This role focuses on coordinating dementia programmes, building trusted relationships and working with volunteers and local partners.

Based in Hertfordshire with travel, the role involves delivering activities across hubs, supporting signposting and developing services to meet local needs while upholding our inclusive, compassionate approach.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day delivery of community dementia programmes and activities.
• Build positive relationships with people living with dementia and their families.
• Identify local needs and contribute ideas for developing our services.
• Build relationships with synagogues, community organisations and local partners.
• Support and coordinate volunteers in our programmes.
• Contribute to dementia awareness, volunteer and programme training.
• Monitor attendance, feedback and impact of activities.
• Share ideas and resources with colleagues across the Community Dementia Team.
• Promote dementia inclusion and challenge stigma within the wider community.

Job description

Community Dementia Assistant (Hertfordshire) - 24 hours

24 hours per week | Community-based Hertfordshire with travel

Make a meaningful difference in your community

At Jewish Care, we believe that living with dementia should not mean losing connection, purpose or the opportunity to enjoy life within your community. We are looking for a Community Dementia Assistant to join our Community Dementia Team and help people living with dementia and their families access meaningful activities, support and opportunities for connection. This is a varied and rewarding role where you will combine community engagement, programme coordination, partnership working and direct interaction with people living with dementia and their families.

About the role

24hrs per week working 4 days Mon-Thurs . Main base is Sandringham Campus HA3 There will be travel involved and regular times when they need to work across other Hubs and areas.

Working within an allocated geographical area and reporting to the Community Hub Manager, you will help coordinate and deliver our community dementia programmes, ensuring they are welcoming, inclusive and responsive to the needs of the people who use them. You will build trusted relationships with people living with dementia and their families, providing information, practical support and signposting where appropriate. You will also work closely with synagogues, volunteers, community organisations and health and social care professionals to strengthen local connections and develop opportunities for people affected by dementia.

You will have the opportunity to:

• Support the day-to-day delivery of community dementia programmes and activities.
• Build positive and trusting relationships with people living with dementia and their families.
• Help identify local needs and contribute ideas for developing our services.
• Build relationships with synagogues, community organisations and other local partners.
• Support and coordinate volunteers involved in our programmes.
• Contribute to dementia awareness, volunteer and programme training.
• Monitor attendance, feedback and the impact of our activities.
• Share ideas, resources and learning with colleagues across the Community Dementia Team.
• Promote dementia inclusion and challenge stigma within the wider community.

Although you will have a defined geographical area, you will be part of a collaborative team, sharing ideas and supporting colleagues across different communities and contributing to team-wide events, initiatives and celebrations.

About you

You don't need to have a formal qualification in dementia care to succeed in this role. We are looking for someone who is warm, empathetic, organised and genuinely interested in people and their communities. You will have experience of working in a community setting and experience of working with, or volunteering alongside, volunteers. You will understand the needs and challenges faced by people living with dementia and their families and be able to build trusting relationships with a wide range of people. You will also be confident working independently, using your initiative and managing your own area of responsibility, while enjoying working collaboratively as part of a wider team.

A qualification or equivalent experience in dementia or health and social care, experience of working with older people, or knowledge of the Jewish community would be advantageous, but what matters most is your attitude, compassion and commitment to making a positive difference.

Why Jewish Care?

Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the Southeast. Every week, our services touch the lives of around 12,000 people, supported by more than 1,200 colleagues. We provide care that is Jewish at heart, supporting people across a wide range of services including social care and nursing, community services, mental health and social work. Our values of Excellence, Innovation, Compassion, Inclusiveness and Integrity are at the heart of everything we do. If you are passionate about supporting people living with dementia to remain connected, active and included in their communities, we'd love to hear from you.