Activities and Dementia Coordinator

Job Title: Activities and Dementia Co Ordinator
Contract Type:Permanent
Salary:£29,713.46 Per Annum, Pro Rata
Working Hours:19 hours per week
Working Pattern: 19 hours over the week, working pattern TBC
Location: Roseberry Mansions, Camden

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don'tmeet all the essential criteria on the job description.

Please note that whilst we will accept applications on the basis of any form of valid legal permission to work in the UK, we will be surrendering the Riverside Sponsorship licence, so for the avoidance of doubt, we are unable to apply for any further sponsor ships whether on behalf of existing colleagues or candidates.

The Dementia and Activities coordinator will provide support, information and guidance to people with Dementia helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being and putting them in more control of their lives. This role will assist people with dementia to identify their needs and access to services. We’re looking for a caring, empathetic individual to ensure an activity plan is in place which is varied, exciting and dynamic to get the whole community buzzing.

You will also be required to recruit, retain and support volunteers within the scheme to ensure a vibrant, active community. To be successful in this role you will genuinely care about people, be friendly and committed, and help our residents lead enjoyable and active lives.

You’ll actively encourage residents to get more out of life emotionally, physically and intellectually, and you’ll have a can-do attitude. The role is varied and challenging requiring you to provide a varied range of round the clock support and assistance. The post-holder with work with customers, family and friends to develop personalised care plans which go beyond meeting customers basic physical care needs and achieving their aspirations.

The Dementia and Activities co-coordinator will ensure the care team deliver outstanding personalised care and support for residents; and ensure CQC, ARCO and relevant legislation and performance standards are exceeded.

The Care Co-ordinator will work with the Season operations team to deliver a range of retirement products including Extra Care, Reablement and Dementia services. The post-holder will guide, plan, organise and manage tasks and resources to bring about the successful delivery of senior living to agreed time, budget and quality standards.

We are looking for someone with:

• Track record of enthusiasm for dementia care and working with people
• Knowledge and understanding of Dementia, and Dementia care and support
• Knowledge and experience of CQC standards and CQC Compliance

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay & generous pension
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays(Pro Rata)
• Flexible working options available
• Investment in your learning, personal development and technology
• A wide range of benefits

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