Activities and Dementia Coordinator

Riverside; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking housing association as an Activities and Dementia Coordinator, where your passion for dementia care will make a significant impact. In this part-time role, you'll provide essential support and guidance to individuals living with dementia, helping them maintain their independence and well-being. You'll create engaging activity plans, manage a caseload, and work closely with families and volunteers to foster a vibrant community. With flexible working options and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to enhance the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

Competitive pay & pension

28 days holidays plus bank holidays (pro rata)

Flexible working options

Investment in your development and technology

Various other benefits

Qualifications

• Experience and enthusiasm for dementia care.
• Knowledge of dementia and support standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop engagement activities for individuals and groups.
• Manage a caseload of customers affected by dementia.
• Deliver Dementia Friends sessions across the organization.

Skills

Dementia Care

CQC Standards Compliance

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Organizational Skills

Driving Mini Bus

Education

Social Care Qualification (e.g., NVQ 3, Dip in Dementia Awareness)

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 based on potential, not just skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria.

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, improve their well-being, and give them more control over their lives. This role involves identifying needs, accessing services, and creating engaging activity plans to foster a vibrant community. You will also recruit, support, and retain volunteers to ensure an active environment. The ideal candidate is caring, empathetic, friendly, and committed to enhancing residents' lives.

You will encourage residents emotionally, physically, and intellectually, providing a varied and dynamic support system. Working with customers, families, and staff, you will develop personalized care plans that go beyond basic needs, ensuring outstanding care and compliance with relevant standards.

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• Enthusiasm for dementia care and working with people
• Knowledge of Dementia, dementia care, and support
• Experience with CQC standards and compliance
• Ability to drive a mini bus
• Willingness to attend Dementia Friends Champion training

Why Riverside?

We are a housing association dedicated to improving communities through affordable homes and support services. Our portfolio includes over 75,000 homes across the UK, ranging from social care to retirement living. Join us to make a difference.

Benefits

• Competitive pay & pension
• 28 days holidays plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Flexible working options
• Investment in your development and technology
• Various other benefits

Diversity and Inclusion

We value diversity and foster an inclusive workplace where everyone is respected and empowered. Our commitment enriches our community and workplace.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop individual and group engagement activities, including Life books, stories, memory boxes, and therapeutic activities
• Manage a caseload of customers affected by dementia
• Deliver Dementia Friends sessions across the organization
• Ensure care plans meet best practices and customer aspirations
• Support families, friends, and staff
• Plan, fundraise, and deliver activities; maintain records
• Conduct risk assessments and evaluate projects
• Engage families and professionals in service delivery
• Recruit and supervise volunteers and befrienders
• Ensure compliance with ARCO and CQC standards
• Oversee the aesthetics and customer service standards of the scheme
• Build relationships with contractors and promote community engagement
• Provide strategic advice to management
• Work 5 days over 7, including occasional night shifts

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience and enthusiasm for dementia care
• Knowledge of dementia and support standards
• Experience with CQC compliance
• Ability to drive a mini bus
• Willingness to become a Dementia Friends Champion
• Highly organized with strong communication and leadership skills

Desirable:

• Social Care Qualification (e.g., NVQ 3, Dip in Dementia Awareness)
• Experience with Enriched Opportunities Programme
• Experience in hospitality and finance for older people