We have an exciting new opportunity to join our Day Centre team as a Support & Activity Worker.

You will be to assist in all aspects of the care of older people using Age UK Plymouth’s Day Centre and to deliver activity sessions for older people in community and care providers premises across the City of Plymouth.

Your role will involve working as part of a team, working closely with our management team, clients, families, and friends of the people you are supporting alongside other health and social care professionals to ensure people are supported to lead the lives they choose. Your role will also involve delivering activity sessions independently with the assistance of volunteers, where applicable.

A post of this nature is subject to an enhanced Disclosure Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Full driving licence, access to a vehicle for work purposes and appropriate business-use insurance are required for the role.

What we are looking for

·        Experience of delivering activities within a social care setting

·        Experience of working within a team and independently

·        Welcoming personality with adaptive communication skills

·        Enthusiasm for delivering engaging activities to older people

·        Understanding of care planning process and applying the principles of person-centred care

·        Knowledge of issues effecting older people

Why Join Us at Age UK Plymouth?

• Work with a trusted, well-established local charity.
• Join a caring, inclusive workplace that truly values its team.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Make a real difference to people’s lives, every single day.
   

The wellbeing of our employees is a priority, so we have the following benefits:

• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave, plus an extra day each year of service (for the first 5 years).
• Company sick pay (after probation).
• Access to Bupa’s Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff social events.

Travel expenses details:

55p per mile

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

Working Patterns:

Hours: 18 hours per week, Tuesday to Thursday, 10am to 4pm