Senior Activities Lead for Dementia-Friendly Programs

Jewish Care; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Care is seeking a Senior Activities Programme Assistant to lead and deliver engaging activities for older adults across East London and Essex services. The role focuses on wellbeing, social connection, and reminiscence-based activities, including dementia-friendly approaches, with emphasis on person-centred planning.

Based across Stepney Jewish Community Centre and Connect@ Stamford Hill, you will support day-to-day centre running, supervise volunteers, and deputise for the Centre

Qualifications

• Experience planning group activities and delivering sessions.
• Experience working with older people and people living with dementia.
• Ability to support colleagues or volunteers in a community setting.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging activities across East London and Essex services.
• Assist with day-to-day running of the centres and provide guidance to staff and volunteers.
• Deputise for the Centre Coordinator when required and build relationships with members and carers.

Skills

Activity planning

Support for older people

Volunteer supervision

Dementia care awareness

Education

Social care qualification

Job description

Jewish Care is seeking a Senior Activities Programme Assistant to lead and deliver engaging activities for older adults across East London and Essex services. The role focuses on wellbeing, social connection, and reminiscence-based activities, including dementia-friendly approaches, with emphasis on person-centred planning.

Based across Stepney Jewish Community Centre and Connect@ Stamford Hill, you will support day-to-day centre running, supervise volunteers, and deputise for the Centre