Compassionate Activities Assistant & Minibus Driver

Jewish Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Jewish Care in Golders Green is seeking an Activities Assistant & Driver to join a dual role providing safe transport and engaging daytime activities for older people, including those living with dementia.

This role combines driving duties with leading chair-based exercises, games and social groups, working Monday to Thursday, 30 hours per week, with safeguarding routines and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Full clean driving licence with D1 category (essential).
• Experience with older or disabled people in care or personal settings.
• Ability to run activities like chair-based exercises, games and discussion groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe driving and transport for older people and those living with dementia.
• Engage with members during journeys and ensure comfort and reassurance.
• Lead activities and coordinate with programming teams to run groups.
• Assist with personal care as per care plans where required.
• Raise safeguarding concerns to improve quality of life for older people.

Skills

Safe driving

Dementia care experience

Engaging activities facilitation

Safeguarding awareness

Education

D1 category driving licence

Tools

Midas training

PATS training

Job description

Jewish Care in Golders Green is seeking an Activities Assistant & Driver to join a dual role providing safe transport and engaging daytime activities for older people, including those living with dementia.

This role combines driving duties with leading chair-based exercises, games and social groups, working Monday to Thursday, 30 hours per week, with safeguarding routines and a supportive team.