Dementia Activities Coordinator - Ilford, United Kingdom - Olive Recruit

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2 weeks ago

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We are seeking a Dementia Activities Coordinator who will be responsible for providing a range of recreational, educational, and therapeutic activities to the company's members.

The role of Dementia Activities Coordinator is working in consultation with residents, families and colleagues to develop and implement a programme of stimulating activities, that will meet the social, physical, emotional, and cultural needs of residents and enable them to lead as full a life as possible.

This post is working 20 hours per week Monday to Friday, with extra hours available on weekends during festivals.


The Dementia Activities Coordinator will be responsible for determining and maintaining agreed standards of social care to meet the needs of each resident, using a person-centred planned programme of care for each resident to promote meaningful lives, while also monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of activities.


The duties of the Dementia Activities Coordinator will include encouraging residents to maintain their links with the community and to participate in social and recreational events outside the home.


Furthermore, the Dementia Activities Coordinator will involve the community in the home and the residents in the life of the community while also, manage the volunteers who assist with activities and outings to ensure a supportive and appropriate framework is managed and maintained.


Do you have?

  • Relevant qualification within Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards
  • Experience of working in the field of recreational/social activity
  • Experience of working with individual clients and with groups
  • Experience of working with older people with varying abilities and needs who may also suffer from Dementia
  • Experience working in partnership with families, carers, volunteers, and community members
  • Awareness of physical and mental health issues affecting older people

Benefits:


  • A huge range of discounts at major retailers and supermarkets
  • 24/7 access to a GP either online or on the phone
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential advice.
  • Access to a Wellbeing Hub which contains lots of articles and support with mental and physical wellness, free fitness and yoga videos and lots more
  • 4% employer pension contribution
  • Career development opportunities and access to an online learning management system
  • Free DBS checks and uniform for the Care Home Workers

Job Type:
Part-time


Pay:
£11.95 per hour


Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Ilford,

Greater London:
reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)


Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person
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