Age UK is a leading charity dedicated to helping older people live fulfilling lives. We believe in a world where everyone can love later life, and our mission is to provide support, companionship, and advice. We are driven by our vision and are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults.
Job Title:
Dementia Project Coordinator
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Minimum 12 hours per week
Days:TBC
Salary: 8,941.92 per annum (14.33 per hour) (26,085.15 FTE)
Reports to:Community Groups Senior Lead
Responsible for:Dementia Group Assistant Organiser, Dementia Group Assistants, Volunteers
Main Location: Midsomer Norton and Bath
Main purpose of the job:
To develop and provide a stimulating and fun weekly programme of activities which follow the principles of Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) for groups of older people diagnosed with mild to moderate dementia.
Key Responsibilities
Provide a programme of activities following Cognitive Stimulation Therapy principles appropriate for the group members
Promote the project to attract suitable participants
Establish referral pathways and connections with relevant agencies
Take referrals and undertake home visits to assess potential group members
Liaise with family, carers and statutory services as appropriate
Be prepared and willing to deliver the sessions using video conferencing, where appropriate.
Staff &
Volunteer Training & Supervision
Responsible for day-to-day management of dementia group assistant & volunteers, including training, regular staff supervision and appraisals
Ensure compliance with the organisation's lone working, equal opportunities, health & safety and safeguarding vulnerable adults' policies and procedures
Work with other Age UK Staff
Liaise with other Age UK staff in relation to member's needs, and to develop awareness of all services available
Monitoring
Maintain members records on a database.
Provide line manager or other staff with the necessary statistics and progress information for monitoring, reports etc. by the required deadlines.
General
Maintain own professional competence, including attending training as necessary, and be subject to an annual appraisal
Attend regular supervision sessions, team meetings, away days and other similar events.
Support the organisation in any fundraising or promotional events that may be held, as appropriate.
The nature of the work can mean that tasks and responsibilities can be unpredictable and varied. All employees are therefore expected to work in a flexible way and if necessary, to take on tasks which are not detailed in their job description
Some meetings and other events may be held out of normal office hours and may involve travel away from the local area
Equal Opportunities
The postholder will be expected to adhere to the Organisation's Equal Opportunities Policy in all aspects of their work
Confidentiality
The postholder will be expected to adhere, at all times, to Data Protection Legislation and the organisation's Confidentiality & Data Protection Policies.
Health & Safety
The postholder will be required to abide by the organisation's Health & Safety Policy and the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act
Disclosure & Barring Service Check
Confirmation of appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory DBS check
Person Specification:
See below
Age UK B&NES does not intend for, or regard, this job description to be contractually binding on the Charity and reserves the right to review, amend and update to meet the demands of the organisation.
Person Specification
The following criteria will be assessed from information provided on your completed application form &/or at interview &/or by your referee:
Criteria: Essential/Desirable
Education & Training
Good standard of literacy and numeracy
A qualification in Social Care, counselling certificate, group work qualification, Dementia and Cognitive Stimulation Therapy
Training in Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults
Experience
Work with people living with dementia
Work with groups, including group activities
Relationship building with referral partners
Safely handling sensitive personal information
Devising and implementing appropriate activity programmes for older people
Providing training for staff / volunteers
Skills
Strong IT skills with MS Office and using the internet for groups (e.g., Zoom, Microsoft Tea
Able to make independent decisions, problem solve and know when to ask for support
Good communication skills, including with those with communication barriers
Clarity of professional and personal boundaries
Motivation skills
Understanding of good nutrition
Knowledge and understanding
Knowledge of the issues faced by older people with dementia
Understanding of and commitment to Safeguarding Adults at Risk legislation and procedures
Understanding of and commitment to Equality and Diversity legislation
Understanding of Health & Safety issues and of risk assessment
Other job- related requirements
Able to work outside normal office hours when necessary, on occasion.
Able to drive within B&NES.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: 14.33 per hour
Expected hours: 12 per week
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company pension
Health & wellbeing programme
Sick pay
Shift: