Activities and Dementia Coordinator

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 28,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Activities and Dementia Coordinator in London to provide vital support for individuals with dementia. This role involves creating engaging activity plans, ensuring compliance with care standards, and fostering a vibrant community. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic about dementia care, possess strong communication skills, and be committed to making a positive impact in the lives of residents. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for its clients through innovative and compassionate care.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Investment in learning and personal development

Wide range of benefits

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm for dementia care and working with people.
• Knowledge of CQC standards and compliance.
• Ability to influence and motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Create engagement and activity plans for individuals with dementia.
• Maintain a caseload of customers affected by dementia.
• Deliver Dementia Friends awareness sessions.

Skills

Dementia Care

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Ability to Drive a Mini Bus

Leadership Skills

Education

Recognized Social Care Qualification (e.g., Dip/NVQ 3)

Job description

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Riverside

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London, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Activities and Dementia Coordinator
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: £27,343 per annum (pro rata)
Working Hours: Part time 19 hours per week
Working Pattern: Flexible part time hours
Location: Esther Randall, Camden

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

The difference you will make as an Activities and Dementia Coordinator

You will provide support, information and guidance to people with Dementia, helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. This role will assist people with dementia to identify their needs and access services. We’re looking for a caring, empathetic individual to ensure an activity plan is in place which is varied, exciting, and dynamic to get the whole community buzzing. You will also be required to recruit, retain, and support volunteers within the scheme to ensure a vibrant, active community. To be successful in this role, you will genuinely care about people, be friendly and committed, and help our residents lead enjoyable and active lives.

You’ll actively encourage residents to get more out of life emotionally, physically, and intellectually, and you’ll have a can-do attitude. The role is varied and challenging, requiring you to provide a range of support and assistance around the clock. The post-holder will work with customers, family, and friends to develop personalized care plans that go beyond meeting basic physical needs and aim to fulfill their aspirations. The Dementia and Activities Coordinator will ensure the care team delivers outstanding personalized care and support for residents, and ensure compliance with CQC, ARCO, and relevant legislation and standards.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Enthusiasm for dementia care and working with people
• Knowledge of Dementia, and Dementia care and support
• Knowledge of CQC standards and compliance
• Ability to drive a mini bus
• Be a Dementia Friends Champion or willingness to attend this course

Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalizing neighborhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling, and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Flexible working options
• Investment in your learning, personal development, and technology
• A wide range of benefits

Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.

Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

Role Profile

Create individual and group engagement and activity plans including: Life books, Life stories, Memory boxes, intergenerational and therapeutic activities related to individuals’ life, persona, and aspirations.

• Maintain a caseload of customers who have dementia or are affected by dementia
• Deliver Dementia Friends awareness sessions throughout One Housing
• Ensure dementia assessments, care, and risk planning meet best practices and customers’ aspirations
• Act as a resource and support for persons with dementia, families/friends, and staff
• Research, fundraise, plan, coordinate, and deliver a program of activities
• Maintain and manage appropriate systems to record and monitor 1-1 and group activities
• Carry out risk assessments of activities, events, and outings
• Monitor and evaluate projects including value-for-money and benefits to customers
• Engage family, friends, and professionals in all aspects of service delivery
• Recruit and directly line-manage volunteers and befrienders, monitoring development through supervisions and training
• Ensure ARCO and CQC compliance
• Ensure the Season brand values are adhered to: overseeing the aesthetics of the internal and exterior building, staff appearance, and providing a high level of customer service
• Build positive working relationships with catering, facilities, cleaning, and maintenance contractors to ensure residents receive seamless service
• Encourage use of communal facilities for activities involving older people in the local community in consultation with residents
• Promote Season and the scheme by organizing open days, working with the local community to develop social integration, and promoting communal facilities
• Provide management with informed and objective advice regarding care, cost, quality, and delivery issues
• Work 5 days over a 7-day week with some night shifts

Person Specification

• Enthusiasm for dementia care and working with people
• Knowledge of Dementia, and Dementia support
• Knowledge of CQC standards and compliance
• Ability to drive a mini bus
• Be a Dementia Friends Champion or willingness to attend this course
• Highly organized with ability to meet challenging deadlines
• Ability to influence, motivate, and lead
• Set and deliver objectives
• Excellent planning, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Recognized social care qualification (e.g., Dip/NVQ 3, Level 2/3 Award in Awareness of Dementia)