Memory Day Service Support Worker

Unique Senior Care; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; Vor Ort; GBP 17.000 - 24.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Brand-new service

Full training

Supportive team

Zusammenfassung

Unique Senior Care is opening a brand-new Memory Day Service at Dorridge Methodist Church in Solihull and seeks a kind, patient Memory Day Service Support Worker to join the team. The role supports people living with dementia through activities, meals, and social engagement.

You will welcome members, assist with daily activities, deliver a varied programme, and help families stay connected. DBS check is required and DBS checks are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Warm, patient and compassionate person with genuine interest in supporting people living with dementia.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Confidence and enthusiasm to join in with activities and engage groups.
• Experience in care, community work or wellbeing activities welcome, training provided.
• Reliable team player who can also use their initiative.
• Basic IT skills, including using a smartphone or tablet.
• Enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Aufgaben

• Set up and prepare the room each week, creating a safe, welcoming environment.
• Welcome members on arrival and help them settle and feel part of the group.
• Build meaningful relationships, offering companionship and encouragement.
• Help deliver a varied activity programme (arts, Love to Move, reminiscence, music, games).
• Encourage social interaction and adapt activities to abilities.
• Support members with activities of daily living per their plan.
• Prepare and serve a nutritious lunch following food safety procedures.
• Welcome and support visiting groups and volunteers.
• Report concerns to Memory Day Service Lead.
• Record daily notes in Nourish so families can follow the day.
• Share updates with families at session end.
• Maintain a safe, clean environment according to policies.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Active listening

Team player

Initiative

Basic IT skills

Tools

Nourish digital care system

Jobbeschreibung

Memory Day Service Support Worker

£14.60 per hour | Wednesdays, 8.30am to 4.00pm | Dorridge, Solihull | Starting January 2027

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Unique Senior Care is opening a brand-new Memory Day Service at Dorridge Methodist Church, and we are looking for a warm, enthusiastic and caring Support Worker to join our friendly team.

Our Memory Day Service offers people living with dementia or memory difficulties a full day of good company, meaningful activities and a nutritious lunch, while giving their families and carers a regular break. As a Memory Day Service Support Worker, you will help members to feel welcome, connected and valued, supporting them to achieve their outcomes for social support and community engagement. If you enjoy building relationships, bringing people together and making a positive impact, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and prepare the room each week, creating a safe, welcoming and engaging environment
• Welcome members warmly on arrival and help them to settle and feel part of the group
• Build meaningful relationships with members, offering companionship, encouragement and reassurance throughout the day
• Help to deliver our varied activity programme, including arts and crafts, Love to Move, reminiscence, music, games and themed celebration days
• Encourage social interaction and participation, adapting activities to each member’s abilities and interests
• Support members with activities of daily living through prompting and encouragement, in line with their support plan
• Prepare and serve a fresh, nutritious lunch and refreshments, following our food safety and allergen procedures
• Welcome and support visiting community groups and volunteers
• Notice any changes in members’ wellbeing and report concerns to the Memory Day Service Lead
• Record daily notes and activities in Nourish, our digital care system, so families can follow their loved one’s day
• Share news from the day with families and carers at the end of each session
• Help to maintain a safe, clean and organised environment, following our policies and procedures

What We’re Looking For:

• A warm, patient and compassionate person with a genuine interest in supporting people living with dementia or memory difficulties
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Confidence and enthusiasm to join in with activities and engage groups
• Experience in care, community work or wellbeing activities is welcome, but not essential, as full training is provided
• A reliable team player who can also use their initiative
• Basic IT skills, including using a smartphone or tablet
• An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role

What We Offer:

• Full training, including dementia awareness, safeguarding, first aid and food hygiene, from a three-time winner of the Princess Royal Training Award
• Regular supervision and support from the Memory Day Service Lead
• The chance to be part of a brand-new service from the very start
• A friendly, values-led team where people come first

People, above all else.