Job Description

Purpose of Job:

To prepare, coordinate and facilitate weekly group discussion and activity-based sessions for older adults with memory concerns, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and diagnoses of Dementia. DUTIES To prepare, coordinate and facilitate weekly group discussion and activity-based sessions for older adults with memory concerns, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and diagnoses of Dementia. Working in collaboration with Professor Catherine Loveday and Age UK Barnet staff to develop sessions and worksheets which provide cognitive and social stimulation. Carrying out psychometric tests such as the Mini Mental State Examination, Everyday Memory Questionnaire and Quality of Life questionnaires to assess new referrals suitability for the course.



Contacting referrals and/or family members via telephone or email to provide up to date information on the course, to invite to assessment, or to gently remind them of upcoming sessions. Liaising with Barnet NHS Memory Service, Age UK Barnet teams and others to accept and manage client referrals. Using considerate, empathetic and patient communication whilst guiding conversation, and providing a safe setting in which participants can find reassurance in others experiencing similar memory lapses. Identifying & book approparite venues throughout the borough to run the sessions.



Prepare venue prior to clients arriving and sessions beginning. Keeping clear, concise documentation of referrals, patient contact, and assessment scores. Manage, support and supervise volunteers to ensure the effective running of the sessions. Working in partnership with, and gathering feedback from, participants and family members or carers.



With AUKB colleagues produce publicity material to promote the courses. . Keep accurate records and monitoring information of service users, using Charity Log, Age UK Barnets client management system. Signpost older people to suitable other approparite services, projects or activities.



Writing reports and collating data for funders and others. The above items outline the main duties and responsibilities of the post and are designed to give an accurate flavour of the nature and scope of this post. However, they do not represent an inclusive list of all the duties required.