Community Dementia Coordinator

Job Location	Golders Green
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	12.16 per hour
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , part-time

Job Description

We are seeking a part time Community Dementia Coordinator, for 16 hours per week to support the operation of ournetwork of Memory Way Cafs (MWC) Singing for Memory sessions (SfM) and wishes to develop other community based dementia services.The sessions and community-based dementia services are intended to enable people who are living with dementia in their own homes and/or their family carers to enjoy engaging appropriate activities and to create supportive networks. They are also designedto help reduce the isolation experienced by some people living with dementia and their carers and be a soft entry into Jewish Care services.The aim is to reduce isolation and increase wellbeing for both the person living with dementia as well as their partner and primary carer. In addition advice and support can be given to family carers during sessions. Cafes each have their own individualcharacter; some meet fortnightly, others monthly; some offer opportunities for carers to spend up to an hour sharing experiences with other carers while the PLWD is engaged in activities organized by volunteers and centre staff. Others have joint activitiesand speakers.What youll be doing:

Supporting the operation of the existing MWCs and SfM sessions by assisting liaison with staff and volunteers, attending the services on a regular basis in order to strengthen relationships and maximize the potential of the services.
Assisting with supporting volunteers in contacting potential attendees at MWCs and SfM as necessary. To support volunteers to increase and maintain attendance of sessions.
Identifing any additional Jewish Care support required by the attendees at these sessions, assisting with guidance on programming.
co-ordinating a database of appropriate speakers in order to minimise duplication of efforts and enrich programming.
Liaising across Jewish Care departments (including the Community Support and Social Work teams, Volunteers Department, Community and Day Centre Staff and Arts, Disability and Dementia Team professionals) and appropriate external organisations and agencies,to share experience and knowledge and to promote the community based services.
Assisting with co-ordination, recruitment and training of volunteers for existing and related services.
Working in various locations and environments.

What were looking for:

A working knowledge of dementia
Experience of workingin a community setting with older people and volunteers
Experience of working in an administration environment and have good IT literacy skills.
Experience of working independently, and in a supervisory capacity with staff and volunteers
Hold a UK drivers licence and have access to a vehicle for work.

In line with government guidance, we will be asking all candidates to confirm if they have been vaccinated against COVID-19We are a team of many different backgrounds and culturesJewish Care is the leading health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in the UK. Though our clients are all of a similar religious tradition, our staff represent diverse cultures and faiths. Why youll love working with us No matter how young or old you are, if you want to make a real difference in peoples lives, well reward you for your hard work and dedication. On top of providing some of the most competitive pay rates in the care industry, we offer excellent benefits,including:

4% employer pension contribution
Employee referral bonus scheme
Excellent training opportunities
Free meals
Wellbeing & staff recognition initiatives

About us Jewish Care is a communal organisation touching the lives of over 10,000 people every week. We aim to make a positive impact on the lives of Jewish people by enhancing wellbeing and inspiring them to stay connected to their community. We provide a varietyof health and social care services to meet the communitys physical, social and emotional needs, including older people, those with mental health needs, Holocaust survivors, people living with dementia and people with disabilities.We employee 1,100 staff and 3,000 volunteers from multicultural backgrounds who work together to enrich vulnerable peoples lives in a positive and caring way. Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic we are proud of how our staff have responded and the agilitythey have shown to ensure we continue to meet changing requirements.Please be aware that this vacancy will close once a sufficient number of candidates have been identified.

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