- A friendlysupportive team working environment
- Subsidisedstaff canteens
- Training & developmentopportunities
- 25 days (plus bank holidays)annual leave increasing over time
- A DBS (at nocost to yourself)
- Refer a friend bonus scheme(T&C Applied)
Engagement Lead - London, United Kingdom - Nightingale Hammerson
Description
Nightingale Hammerson is an independentcharity and a leading specialist in the care of older people. Wehave served the Jewish community since 1840. We have two care homesNightingale House in Clapham and Hammerson House in EastFinchley.
Hammerson House Wohl Campus isa modern 116 bedded home near East Finchley Tube station withresidential nursing dementia respite and palliative careservices.
The home offers a warm and comfortableenvironment with personalised care that centralises the needs ofthe residents with onsite therapists dieticians and a wealth ofactivities for residents to enjoy.
HammersonHouse has been rated as Good by the Care Quality Commission (CQC)in its first year ofoperation.
About theRole
Reporting to the Head ofActivities this exciting opportunity will lead in the developmentof a stimulating motivating and personalised engagement programmefor our residents withdementia.
Working as partof a team you will be responsible for ensuring that high standardsof physical intellectual and social engagement are provided withthe aim of enhancing the wellbeing of the residents in our dementiacare unit.
Who are we lookingfor
You will be passionate aboutcaring for older people and have experience in leading on thedevelopment and delivery of personalised engagement programmes forthe elderly living with dementia.
You take pridein ensuring your work is always completed to a high standard andcan maintain an organised environment. Often managing multiplerequests at once youll be comfortable multitasking able to work onyour own initiative unsupervised and where necessary working withother teams to ensure our residents are kept happy in theirhomes.
You will have a cheerful compassionaterespectful and caring approach and good communication andinterpersonal skills with an understanding of the needs of olderpeople and the desire to make a positive contribution to the livesofothers.
Hours
FullTime 37.5 hours aweek
Salary
26233per annum 1 Year Fixedterm with possibility of becomingpermanent
What is in it foryou
For moreinformation on our benefits please clickhere.
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If you meet the aboverequirements wed love to hear from you Its also very important tous that as well as meeting the job description you can bring awealth of experience and qualities that make you ideal for workingwith the elderly on a dailybasis.
Please do not apply if yourequire sponsorship as this role is not included in the shortageoccupations list2023/2024.
Values:
Embraceand embody our core values of Compassion RespectExcellence Dignity Integrity andTeamwork.
Safeguarding
Ourpositions are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosures which will becompleted upon a successful application. All applications will behandled individually following our policy and organisationalrequirements. Please do not apply if you requiresponsorship.
Diversity
Wechampion diversity and we understand the importance of our peoplerepresenting the communities and residents we serve. Youll find aninclusive environment where you can be yourself and where everyoneis driven by the same purpose helping people live longer healthierhappier lives and making a betterworld.