SENIOR PROGRAMME ASSISTANT (PART TIME)

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Schedule

30 hours per week, Monday to Thursday.

About Us

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: Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity.