Community Centre Programme Assistant Fixed Term
Jewish Care, Golders Green, Barnet
Community Centre Programme Assistant Fixed Term
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Jewish Care, Golders Green, Barnet
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 4 days ago, 17 May | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 1b760a90d6954f17b21a349b00290343
Location ref: Golders Green, Barnet
Full Job Description
As part of our frontline team, you'll support the delivery of daily activities such as chair-based exercise, discussion groups, card games, creative sessions, and social events. You'll also help develop and deliver a programme of wider community activities.
You'll work closely with our Centre Managers, Community Hub Managers and volunteers to ensure our centres are safe, engaging, and inclusive environments. The role includes some evening and Sunday work, with time off in lieu.
This role is full time working 30 hours per week (Monday to Thursday) and fixed term for 12 months
What You'll Be Doing
Delivering a wide range of activities and events for older people
Helping plan and develop an engaging events programme
Supporting volunteers and contributing to their wellbeing
Ensuring centres run safely by working with Health & Safety and catering teams
Facilitating activities across our Community Hubs
Preparing and delivering day-centre sessions
Assisting with daily setup and close-down of the Centre
Supporting welfare-related admin and data entry on our membership system
Helping the team meet KPIs and deadlines
Using member feedback to improve service quality
Following safeguarding guidance and raising any concerns appropriately
You'll be someone who genuinely enjoys connecting with people and supporting older members of the community. You'll bring warmth, patience, energy and confidence to every interaction.
You will need:
Experience engaging with older or disabled people, including those living with dementia (E)
Experience working in a team (E)
Strong communication and customer service skills (E)
Ability to remain calm, positive and respectful in all situations (E)
Ability to work independently and use your initiative (E)
Problem-solving skills and the confidence to think clearly under pressure (E)
It would be great if you also have:
Knowledge of the Jewish community (D)
Experience working with volunteers (D)
A social care-related qualification (D)
Joining Jewish Care means joining a team that believes in dignity, compassion and community. You'll be part of a service that has a direct, positive impact on the lives of older people every single day.