Job Title: Dementia Activities Co-ordinator
Salary: £17,333 per annum
Location: St Helens
Job Type: Part-time; 25 hours per week:
Tuesday, Thursday 9am – 3pm
Wednesday, Friday 9am – 4.30pm
Are you a caring, compassionate person with the skills and enthusiasm to make a difference to individuals living with dementia and their carer?
Applications are invited for a Dementia Activities Co-ordinator to support, advise and develop social opportunities for people living with dementia and their carer.
The role is based in St Helens and the co-ordinator will be expected to work at sites across the town and the surrounding area. The role involves planning, organising and running a range of activities, outings and events at different sites. Excellent administration, planning and time management skills are required.
You will visit people who are living with dementia and their carers and offer a person-centred approach to signpost them to activities and support that is available in the area. You will work closely with the Trust’s Welfare Officers, Admiral Nurse and external agencies.
You will be expected to identify areas for development within the service and to have a good knowledge of dementia services.
You will carry out regular reviews of the service to ensure it meets the needs of the people the service supports.
The role will involve recruiting, supporting and training volunteers to assist with activities.
You will manage expenditure within an agreed budget.
Key requirements for the role
- Applicants should hold or be willing to work towards the Certificate in Dementia Care or Awareness in Dementia at a minimum of level 2. NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care would be an advantage.
- Applicants should have a minimum of 12 month’s experience of working with individuals with dementia.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office, Outlook and Excel.
- A full clean driving licence and use of own car is essential. Expenses will be paid for business mileage.
- An enhanced DBS check.
- Two satisfactory references.
- Completion of a satisfactory workplace medical.
PRSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we offer:
- Attractive salary, terms and conditions
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Continual training and personal development opportunities
- A supportive ethos for the well-being of all colleagues
- Free onsite parking
We operate a no smoking policy.
Essential and mandatory training will be provided.
Due to the nature of the role sponsorship and relocation assistance will not be provided. Candidates must already possess the right to live and work in the UK to be eligible for the role.
To apply please provide a supporting statement of no more than one side of A4 including how your skills and experience relate to this role and why you are interested. Please include an up-to-date CV.
CVs alone will not be accepted. Click the APPLY button below to be sent the application form.
Closing date for applications: 31st July 2024
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