Support/activity Assistant - Sussex, United Kingdom - Age UK East Grinstead

Description

At the Glen Vue Community Hub, the home of of Age UK East Grinstead & District, We offer Key Services and provide a variety of activities for older people, including those with dementia and their caregivers.

Join our dedicated team in making a difference to the lives of older people in our community and help them to enjoy later life.

• To work with the services coordinator to ensure the smooth operation of key services.
• To support the delivery of the dementia service and Day Centre activity programme, ensuring services and activities are appropriate, safe, and stimulating.
• To assist with overseeing client participation in the daily activities including lunch and actively encourage member/client interaction.
• Manage group size and guide members/clients in participating in activities.
• Collaborate with volunteers to support activities and services.
• Assist in maintaining accurate records of participant attendance and feedback.
• Aid with transportation arrangements for members, if required.
• Support the coordination of special events or outings for members or other clients.
• Engage in continuous professional development to enhance skills and knowledge relevant to the role.
• Actively contribute to team meetings and discussions to improve service delivery.
• Foster a supportive and inclusive environment for members, volunteers, and staff.
• Participate in fundraising or promotional activities to raise awareness of the centre's services within the community.
• Act as an activity leader for select activities.
• Act as an appointed First Aider and undergo necessary training.
• To ensure health and safety standards are maintained for the service and any hazards are reported and dealt with immediately.
• Uphold safeguarding policy reporting any concerns to community centre manager and/or services coordinator.
• To comply with all company processes in line with Age UK East Grinstead & District policies and procedures
• If required, to attend training and meetings as required.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate within the role as may be reasonably required by the services coordinator or any other manager.

• Fulfil other duties as required.
• Attend additional training sessions as necessary.
• Be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and events when needed.

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Onsite parking

• Monday to Friday