Dementia Activity Lead — Flexible, Impactful Day Program

South Gloucestershire Council; Yate Rocks; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Wellbeing support

Staff discounts

Work/life balance

Job summary

Cambrian Green Dementia Day Service, owned and operated by South Gloucestershire Council, provides high-quality day support for people living with dementia. As a Dementia Activity Coordinator you will plan and run a varied programme of activities to keep service users active, engaged and connected.

You will lead staff, assess preferences, maintain records and ensure safety and person-centred care, working with health professionals and volunteers to deliver positive outcomes for attendees.

Qualifications

• It is essential you hold a vocational qualification in social care such as a QCF or NVQ Level 3.
• You will have experience working with dementia and complex needs in a similar setting.
• Understanding of safeguarding, MCA/DoLS and essential standards of quality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate a diverse programme of activities for service users.
• Oversee running of activities, guiding staff to ensure engaging, person-centred delivery.
• Develop understanding of service users' preferences and support needs with health professionals and volunteers.
• Maintain records, support plans and risk assessments; review for safety and effectiveness.
• Assess, monitor and review care plans; implement changes to meet attendees' needs.

Skills

Leadership

Staff guidance

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

QCF/NVQ Level 3

Job description

Cambrian Green Dementia Day Service, owned and operated by South Gloucestershire Council, provides high-quality day support for people living with dementia. As a Dementia Activity Coordinator you will plan and run a varied programme of activities to keep service users active, engaged and connected.

You will lead staff, assess preferences, maintain records and ensure safety and person-centred care, working with health professionals and volunteers to deliver positive outcomes for attendees.