Adult Care Worker

The role will predominantly be focussed on supporting the memory café users and work alongside the coordinator in developing activities to ensure that the group are as focussed and engaged as possible during their day. One to one help with our participants will also be required i.e. going for a short walk; discussions; guided support.

**Main duties will include help and support to**:

- Work as part of our reception and wellbeing coordinator team
- Work with a number of volunteers to ensure that appropriate levels of service and activity are maintained
- Help with fundraising opportunities
- Assist with marketing and promotion of Seachange
- Help to further develop a befriending service for people that may be struggling with loneliness and isolation
- Act as an ambassador of Seachange when out and about in the WEB (Woodbury, Exmouth and Budleigh) area.
- Become an integral part of the team

**Other duties may include**:

- Supporting users to have choice and control in their lives
- Monitoring health
- Supporting with social activities

**Working pattern**:
Exact working pattern is to be confirmed and is dependent on the college day but will generally be Monday - Friday 10.00 - 18.00. There may be a requirement for an early start / later finish to help support operational requirements.

Hours: 30.00 per week

About the employer:
Requirements and Prospects:

- Experience of working with older people
- To be able to work effectively as part of a team
- Communication
- Ability to empathise
- Self motivated
- Kind and caring
- Willingness to learn
- Adaptable

Training Provided:
You will attend Exeter College one day a week working towards your Level 2 Adult Care Worker apprenticeship.

Additional Information:

- Maths and English GCSE 4 (or equivalent) and above as a minimum