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Older Person’s Activities Facilitator

3 months ago

Sunderland, United Kingdom Age UK Sunderland Full time

**J O B V A C A N C Y**

Older Person’s Activities Facilitator

**Permanent Contract**

30 hours per week 10am - 4pm, £21,476 per annum (pro-rata)

We seek an experienced and self-motivated individual to implement a range of specialised activities for people living with mild to moderate dementia and their carers. Excellent organisational and interpersonal skills as well as good communication and IT skills are required. Ability to recruit, train and support volunteers is also required.

**Job Purpose**

To be responsible for implementing a range of specialised activities to individuals who are living with a diagnosis of mild to moderate dementia and their Carers.

To ensure the provision of innovative activities and continuous practical, social and emotional support to those living with a diagnosis of mild to moderate dementia and their Carers.

To develop a personal activities plan for the person with dementia, which looks at what they would like to do and what the barriers are to maintaining their quality of life and independence. Develop a personal activities plan for their Carer to include the carer’s needs in relation to their caring responsibility and their own personal needs and development.

To be responsible for the day-to-day organisation of activities, including liaison with tutors regarding registration, assessment processes, facilitation of activities, room allocations and all other domestic arrangements.

Be able to engage in a range of leisure and learning opportunities specially designed for the person with dementia and their carers when mainstream services are not appropriate.

Be able to offer new and exciting activities to people with dementia and their carers in Sunderland.

To build confidence and maintain interests and hobbies that clients may be struggling to continue due to their dementia or caring commitments.

To work with Tutors with specialist knowledge or experience in areas of interest to clients who will be recruited where necessary to allow for a diversity of activity.

To facilitate activities and act as a chaperone to access activities when required.

To be able organise activities with an informal structure so that clients can attend activities to suit their needs rather than a set, weekly course that must be attended for the whole duration.

To maintain an up to date database of all participant in the activities and generate relevant reports for monitoring purposes.

To develop and encourage volunteer involvement in supporting the activities provision and provide supervision.

To undertake regular evaluation of the activities provided and the impact

To work closely with key partners across the City of Sunderland to ensure effective collaborative working

To actively promote and market the Essence service and activities

Be aware of Health and Safety issues involved in the delivery of this service including the conduction of risk assessments.

To act as a Safeguarding alerter in line with Age UK Sunderland policy

To abide by GDPR principles in line with data protection requirements at all times.

To abide by and implement all policies and procedures of Age UK Sunderland, including being aware of and responsible corporately and as an individual for Health and Safety policy

To undertake all reasonable tasks, in keeping with the level of responsibility of the post, as requested by the Chief Executive Officer.

To discuss the job role further please call Angela Newton, Essence Manager on 0191 522 1319

Applicants must possess a full driving licence and have access to a car for work.

**Closing Date: Thursday 13th June 2024 9:00am**

**Interview: Thursday 18th July 2024 PM**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £21,476.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 13/06/2024