Job description

Job responsibilities

Connect people. Champion wellbeing. Make a difference.

Hours: 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday

We are looking for a Community Welfare Lead to join our team and play a key role in supporting the wellbeing, inclusion and community connection of older people across our services.

This is a varied and rewarding role combining welfare support, safeguarding, outreach and community engagement. Youll help older people access the right support and services, build strong relationships with families and professionals, and ensure that people can participate meaningfully in the life of our centres.

Working across our Michael Sobell Community Centre and new Dementia Community Centre, youll be an important link between our two services and the wider community, helping people overcome barriers to accessing support, activities and opportunities.

Jewish Cares Community Centres are at the heart of our strategy, providing safe, stimulating, engaging and supportive environments where older people can connect, participate and thrive.

Our Campus model brings together a range of services, including independent living, care, our new specialist Isaacs Community Day Centre and services for older people who are not living with dementia.

The Michael Sobell Jewish Community Centre provides activities, wellbeing support and community engagement opportunities for older people in our community.

Our centres are also a vital source of respite and reassurance for families and carers, knowing their loved ones are supported, valued and engaged in a warm and inclusive community.

As Community Welfare Lead, youll be a key point of contact for welfare and safeguarding matters within our community centres.

Youll support members with a range of welfare needs, providing practical guidance, signposting and referrals, while working closely with colleagues, families, carers and external professionals to ensure people receive the right support at the right time.

Youll also lead on outreach and community engagement, helping to strengthen links with the wider community and encourage older people who may be isolated or facing barriers to access our services.

An important part of the role will be developing and supporting intergenerational activities and projects, creating opportunities for different generations to connect and strengthening our community relationships.

Youll work closely with the Hub Manager, Centres Coordinator and wider Community Services team and will provide supervision to the Community and Welfare Officer.

• Leading outreach activity that helps bring older people into our centres and strengthens connections with the wider community
• Acting as a key point of contact for welfare matters across both community centres.
• Supporting members with welfare needs through practical guidance, signposting, referrals and appropriate follow-up.
• Building positive and trusting relationships with members, families, carers, volunteers, referrers and external professionals.
• Supporting older people, including people living with dementia, to engage meaningfully with Jewish Cares services.
• Identifying barriers to attendance and participation and working with colleagues to find practical solutions.
• Monitoring members wellbeing and reporting changes in behaviour, mood, mobility, cognition or engagement.
• Contributing to safeguarding by recognising, recording and reporting concerns and ensuring appropriate follow-up.
• Supporting member reviews, referrals and risk-related discussions.
• Working closely with Social Work colleagues, programme teams, transport teams, families and external agencies.
• Helping members and relatives navigate between the two centres and access the most appropriate services and support.
• Contributing to the development and updating of care plans and relevant organisational databases and records.
• Developing relationships with community organisations and professionals to strengthen referral pathways and engagement.
• Supporting the development and delivery of intergenerational activities and community projects.
• Providing supervision and support to the Community and Welfare Officer.
• Supporting a culture of inclusion, dignity, choice and respect across our services.
• Providing personal support to members when required.

Were looking for someone who is warm, compassionate, confident and community-focused, with e

Person Specification

General Requirements

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Desirable

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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Jewish Care

Address

Golders Green

NW11 9DQ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.jewishcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job description

Job responsibilities

Are you creative, energetic and passionate about helping people enjoy meaningful experiences?

As an Activities Facilitator, youll play an important role in creating a vibrant and engaging community across the Betty Asher Loftus Centre (BALC).

BALC is a vibrant care campus providing residential, nursing and dementia care for older people. As part of the Living Well Team, youll plan, organise and deliver a varied programme of activities and events across the whole campus.

From creative and recreational activities to cultural, social and therapeutic opportunities, youll help people stay connected to the things they enjoy, develop relationships and maintain a sense of purpose and wellbeing.

Youll work with the Activities Lead, residents, families, colleagues, volunteers, visiting artists, performers and community organisations to create opportunities that are inclusive, personalised and enjoyable.

Youll:

• Plan, organise and facilitate a varied programme of activities across BALC.
• Deliver both group and individual activities, adapting them to different interests, abilities and needs.
• Organise outings, special events and celebrations throughout the year.
• Support activities that celebrate Jewish life, culture, traditions and festivals.
• Work across the campus to encourage residents to connect with each other and the wider community.
• Build positive relationships with residents and develop an understanding of their interests, preferences and abilities.
• Work closely with care teams and colleagues to identify opportunities for meaningful engagement.
• Develop relationships with volunteers, artists, performers and community organisations.
• Introduce new ideas and activities to keep the programme fresh, engaging and responsive to people's interests.
• Gather feedback and use your experience and observations to continually improve the activities programme.
• Maintain appropriate records and ensure activities are delivered safely and in line with Jewish Care policies and procedures.

Most importantly, youll help create a campus where activities and opportunities are a meaningful part of everyday life.

Were looking for someone who is enthusiastic, imaginative and genuinely enjoys working with people.

Youll ideally have experience of facilitating arts, recreational or other activities, particularly with older people or people living with dementia or with differing abilities and needs.

Youll need:

• Experience of planning and facilitating activities.
• A person-centred approach and a genuine commitment to helping people living in residential care enjoy a meaningful life.
• The ability to build supportive and trusting relationships.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Creativity and the ability to develop and introduce new ideas.
• The ability to work at pace while responding sensitively to individual needs.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, volunteers and external partners.
• Empathy, compassion and sensitivity.
• The ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.

Experience of working within health or social care, the community or voluntary sector, or as part of a multidisciplinary team would be advantageous. A relevant qualification in activity, arts or recreational work would also be beneficial.

Working at Jewish festivals and special events

This is a 40-hour per week role, and flexibility is an important part of the position.

You will be expected to work during Jewish festivals, as well as occasional evenings and weekends when activities, celebrations or special events take place. Working hours will be planned to reflect the needs of the service and the activities programme.. Time in lieu will be given.

Why join the Living Well Team?

This is an opportunity to do more than simply organise activities. Youll help create moments of connection, enjoyment and purpose for the people who live at BALC.

Whether youre leading a creative session, organising a celebration, bringing people together for an event or finding a new way for someone to engage with an activity they love, your work will make a real difference to people's everyday lives.

If youre creative, caring and full of

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Jewish Care

Address

Friern Barnet

N11 3ND

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://careers.jewishcare.org/ (Opens in a new tab)