Dementia Club Manager Leatherhead, Surrey (Parking available) Part Time, 4 days a week Hours: 9.30-16.30pm with a 30 minute lunch£13.50-£14.50 p/h
Summary of the role:
Operates the Club from Monday to Thursday each week for the benefit of its members, ensuring their wellbeing, safety and comfort in a relaxed and non-challenging atmosphere. Ensures that there is adequate cover at all times. Liaises with carers on members’ needs and answers enquiries from prospective members.
Duties:
* Open the Club by 9.30am Monday to Thursday each week and operate it in line with the Daily Routine drawn up by the Trustees.
* Complete the attendance register daily.
* Supervise the Friday Club Manager and be her first point of reference on matters and issues relating to the running and staffing of the Club.
* Maintain regular liaison with the Club’s Trustees, informing them immediately of any problems relating to a member’s wellbeing, the provision of adequate cover or matters arising with either the Club premises or the Fairfield Centre.
* Arrange cover for Club Managers and Volunteers as necessary to ensure that the Club is adequately manned during holidays and unplanned absences.
* Organise outings for Club members to destinations that provide assurance of their wellbeing, ensure adequate assistance is in place for the trip and that transport facilities are arranged.
* Answer enquiries from members of the public interested in the Club’s services and arrange Trial Days for prospective members.
* Using the proforma drawn up by the Trustees, issue an introductory letter to new members/carers attaching relevant forms for completion prior to the new member’s first day.
* Ensure that the appropriate written authority from a carer is in place prior to administering medication to a Club member.
* Complete the Monthly Report detailing members’ attendance and providing relevant information and comments. Send report to line manager for distribution to the Trustees.
* Ensure that details of members & carers held in the red folder in the locked white cupboard are kept up to date.
* Inform the Trustee responsible for the Club personnel immediately that you are aware that you cannot attend as Duty Manager so that a replacement can be found. Follow the procedure laid down by the Trustees in the attached document “Procedure When Club Manager Is Unable To Open And Manage The Club”
Desired Experience:
* Experience in similar/previous role
* Social care background
* Previous dementia care knowledge
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