Attached to thebeautiful Magdalen House Residential Care Home in Hadleigh on theoutskirts of Ipswich the team operate a daytime Dementia Cafecentre for the localcommunity.
TheDay Centre provides activities and support for people who join thevibrant community and we are looking to welcome a dedicated andmotivated person to lead the centre with the support of the carehome management team. The role is at the higherend of parttimeworking for 30 hours a week on a Monday Friday schedule so weekendsremain free for a positive worklifebalance.
Thehourly rate is 11.90 making this a c 25000 FTE role or c 18500 forthe 30hour workingschedule.
Thesuccessful applicant will be responsible for delivering a broadprogramme of social and communitybased activities. You will overseethe smooth running of the service and be responsible for qualityassurance while ensuring the identified aims of the cafe aremet.
Youwill also oversee all associated administration the support ofrelevant staff and volunteers and contribute to the running andongoing development of theservice.
Youllbe a real people person and be committed to making our visitorsleave with a smile on their face. Getting older at home can beisolating for some so coming to our day centre keeps peopleconnected with their local community and receive appropriate careandsupport.
Youllhave worked in a day centre or similar caring environment before sowhen you apply please tell us why this role appeals to you and howyour experience makes you the idealcandidate.
Youmay be a carer looking to broaden your experience or you may haveworked within the activities function helping people who needsupport find joy in their dailylives.
Youllneed to have received at least the initial two doses of the Covidvaccination programme to work in ourhome.
Thisis an outstanding opportunity to work within your local communityproviding social interaction for people who live independently butwant to maintain a sociallife.
Ifthis sounds like you get in touch today and well arrange an initialdiscussion.
JobType:Permanent
Pay:11.90 perhour
ExpectedHours: 30 Hours per week (Monday Friday DayShift)
WorkLocation: Onsite
Requirements
* Daycentre or similar caring environmentexperience
* 1 year caring experience(preferred)
* Strongcommunicationskills
* Authorisedto work inUK
* Youwill need to have had at least initial 2 doses of Covidvaccination
Benefits
Benefits:
* Companyevents
* Companypension
* Discountedor freefood
* Employeementoringprogramme
* Freeflujabs
* Freeparking
* Onsiteparking
* Referralprogramme
* Sickpay
Day centre or similar caring environment experience 1 year caringexperience (preferred) Strong communication skills Authorised towork in UK You will need to have had at least initial 2 doses ofCovid vaccination