We are committed to communities where older people flourish, by providing opportunities for our residents to enjoy treasured relationships, exercise choice and feel valued. When you join the St Monica Trust, you’ll be part of an organisation built on 100 years of trust, thanks to the people who work for us. Our benefits and perks for permanent and fixed term jobs include a generous pension scheme, Life Assurance, at least 23 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, access to retail and other discounts, subsidised gym, restaurant, free parking and much more!
Hours: 14 hours per week. 12 months FTC
Hourly rate: £13.38 per hour

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Communication

• Advocate culture of communication and information sharing between team members.
• May involve others in resolving and discussing mutual problems.
• Written responses presented in a range of formats.
• Exchanges and clarifies technical or complex info for diverse audience.

Thinking Style

• Analyses facts and available information to resolve varied and non-routine problems.
• Plans and organises a range of interlinked activities and tasks.
• May modify processes for best outcomes.
• Confident with data and report writing/business case.
• Aware of wider issues.
• Uses experience to identify most appropriate actions.
• Pre-empts issues and trouble shoots.

Well-being and Values

• Aware of cultural and individual differences in all interactions and service areas.
• Create a positive impression.
• Understand the needs of older people and people with dementia (including willingness and motivation to learn).
• Collaborate with residents – tailoring service to meet individual needs.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to individuals’ needs.
• Contribute to the facilitation and encouragement of well-being in residents and colleagues.
• Strong emphasis on engagement and well-being.
• Unquestionably embodies the Trust’s values and behaviours internally and externally.

Working with Others

• Role models integrity.
• Flexible style, stepping in to support team members when required.
• Liaises with other teams/departments and external partners/contacts as service area expert.
• Encourages engagement and flexibility within team

OTHER SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Essential

• Good level of general education to GSCE (or equivalent) standard
• Experience in working with older people
• Experience in organising and running a range of events/activities
• Experience and understanding of risk assessments, creating and reviewing them
• Knowledge of good practice in relation to working with people living with dementia e.g. moving and handling and the safeguarding of adults at risk
• Confident working with a range of IT in particular Word, Outlook and Excel

Desirable

• First aid trained or basic knowledge
• Knowledge of health and safety
• Knowledge of gentle exercises appropriate for older people
• Understanding of volunteer work and work experience
• Clean current drivers licence (that meets criteria to drive a minibus)

• Develop, plan, and communicate an evolving activities programme that reflects the wide range of individual needs, preferences and acknowledges developments in research in activities for older people.
• Encourage and facilitate residents to arrange their own activities where appropriate.
• Evaluate and monitor the success of all activities for residents.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the site to provide opportunities for shared activities. Work closely with care, facilities and the pastoral team to plan suitable activities.
• Establish links with the local community and encourage cross-generational activities.
• Support and coordinate volunteers and work experience students who are involved in various activities and events.
• With the Social Care Deputy Manager, monitor the activities budget and ensure that best value is achieved through expenditure