Dementia Project Assistant

1 week ago


Leeds, United Kingdom AVSED Full time

AVSED+ is our new dementia activity day service, offering community-based support in a welcoming & friendly group setting. The aim is to provide an extended provision for those living with mild to moderate dementia & memory loss who need additional support from our regular AVSED offer.

Initially open Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am - 3pm our day group will follow the same structure and ethos of AVSED with physical exercise routines, social and friendship sessions and cognitive stimulation therapy classes, all promoting happy, healthy and independent living in the community.

You will:

- Assist in the delivery of the day group
- Provide holistic, person-centred activities and support
- Work with a small team to ensure an efficient and effective group
- Maintain high standards of care
- Provide personal care
- Provide a caring and supportive environment for members
- Work collaboratively with the Project Development Worker and other AVSED staff
- Support our organisation to be dementia aware and dementia friendly
- To work as part of the AVSED team to support the fundamental aims and values of our organisation
- To travel using own transport and the AVSED car as required
- To work on a flexible basis in relation to days and hours which may include evenings and weekends as needed
- To support AVSEDs fundraising activities
- Attend meetings and training as requested
- Work in accordance with AVSED policies and procedures
- To undertake any other duties as required by the Manager to deliver the core work of our organisation
- Hours: Negotiable - up to 15 per week to start including Tuesday & Thursday
- Contract: 2-year development phase (6 months probationary period)
- Salary: NJC 5 (£24, 790 FTE)

**Closing Date for Applications: Noon on Wednesday 31st January 2015**

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

Pay: £13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 - 15 per week

Physical Setting:

- Day centre

Shift:

- Day shift

Work days:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/01/2025


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