Senior Programme Assistant

Jewish Care; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and social care provider in Greater London seeks a Senior Programme Assistant. This role involves supporting daily operations, designing activity programmes, and engaging with volunteers to promote a supportive environment for individuals with dementia. Ideal candidates will have experience with older adults and possess strong communication skills. This full-time position emphasizes compassion and community involvement.

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with older people or individuals with dementia.
• Ability to handle challenging situations calmly and respectfully.
• Experience working with volunteers or within a multi-disciplinary team is desirable.
• Knowledge of dementia and awareness of health issues affecting older people.

Responsibilities

• Support daily centre operations and deputise for the Centre Coordinator.
• Design and deliver monthly activity programmes.
• Build partnerships with therapists and community professionals.
• Guide and support volunteers.
• Maintain accurate records and contribute to collaborative care planning.

Skills

Engaging with older people

Excellent communication

Teamwork and relationship building

Empathy and patience

Education

Qualification in social care

Job description

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Make a Difference Every Day

At Jewish Care, our Dementia Day Centres provide safe, stimulating, and supportive environments for people living with mild to moderate dementia. Through tailored activities, social interaction, and specialist care, we enhance quality of life and wellbeing - while offering families the reassurance that their loved ones are valued and supported in a warm, inclusive community.

We are now looking for a Senior Programme Assistant to help support the operational running of our centres and ensure the delivery of high quality care and meaningful activities. This is a rewarding opportunity to contribute to vibrant, person centred spaces where individuality, dignity, and community are celebrated.

This post is working full time for 34 hours per week Monday to Friday.

What you\'ll do

• Support daily centre operations, deputising for the Centre Coordinator where required.
• Design and deliver monthly activity programmes in collaboration with colleagues and the Dementia Programme Advisor.
• Build partnerships with therapists, entertainers, and community professionals to offer a wide variety of experiences.
• Coordinate intergenerational projects that connect members with young people.
• Guide, support, and engage volunteers to ensure they feel valued and confident in their roles.
• Keep families connected through newsletters, feedback, and regular updates.
• Maintain accurate records, support safeguarding, and contribute to collaborative care planning with staff, relatives, and external agencies.

About you

• Experience engaging with older people, people with dementia, or disabled individuals in a personal or professional capacity.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle challenging situations calmly and respectfully.
• Strong teamwork and relationship building skills, with the confidence to work independently when needed.
• Empathy, patience, and a person centred approach to care.
• Experience working with volunteers or within a multi disciplinary team is desirable.
• A qualification in social care is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of dementia and awareness of the physical and mental health issues affecting older people is essential.

Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Every week, we touch the lives of 10,000 people. We provide services to a range of people including older people, people with mental health needs and people living with dementia.

Our five values are at the heart of the way we work. They drive how we act as individuals and as an organisation and shape our culture. We value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity.

Jewish Care operate a rolling recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been identified.