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OverviewJewish Care are proud to develop its one-to-one dementia support. This role is to support dementia support specialists who work across Jewish Care resources with care home residents living with dementia. Each session is guided by the dementia practitioner and tailored to the needs of the resident.ResponsibilitiesSupport residents living with dementiaWork alongside dementia practitioners to provide tailored, one-to-one activitiesProvide help and activity support as requiredOne-to-one befriendingTask volunteering including setting up activities, assisting with activities and preparationAssist practitioners with activities and tasksRecord observations and provide feedback as requiredReceive supervision and support from a dementia practitioner at every sessionTime CommitmentWeekly commitment with flexible hours: morning, lunchtime, or afternoon (as arranged with the role supervisor). Each session is up to 2–3 hours. One session per week with ongoing commitment.Locations / ResourcesVi & John Rubens House, EssexSunridge Court, Golders GreenAnita Dorfman House, StanmoreOtto Schiff care home, Golders GreenRosetrees, BALC at Friern BarnetKun Mor & George Kiss home, BALC at Friern BarnetStella & Harry Freedman House, BALC at Friern BarnetWhat training we will provideTraining will be provided to prepare volunteers for the role and to support dementia care activities.What you will get out of volunteering for usOpportunities to contribute to high-quality dementia care, personal development, and meaningful engagement with residents.NotesWe are happy to be flexible on location and/or times if required. If no current volunteering opportunities are listed, please use the Jewish Volunteer Network (JVN) website to find suitable opportunities in other charities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
