Dementia Service Facilitator

We are looking for a reliable person with a passion for helping people. The postholder will facilitate group activities in the community, for people who are living with dementia or cognitive issues. The hours/days of work are Mondays 1pm - 4pm in Wimborne and Wednesdays 1pm - 4pm in Poole. 6 hours per week in total. The postholder must have a driver's licence and access to their own vehicle.

MAIN TASKS
1. To be responsible for running activity sessions assigned to you.
2. To ensure the smooth and effective running of those groups.
3. To be responsible for volunteers assisting with the groups.
4. To work with the Dementia assistants to provide themed sessions of activities.
5. To be responsible with an assistant for setting up of venues prior to clients attending and clearing away at the end of each session.
6. To work with the assistant to complete relevant monitoring forms and return these to the coordinator at the end of the 14 week period.
7. To report any safeguarding concerns to the safeguarding leads of Age UK Bournemouth, Poole, and East Dorset.
8. To contact clients who don't attend sessions.
9. To be responsible for the health and safety of clients attending.
10. To report any health and safety concerns to the service manager.
11. To complete relevant paperwork if a client injury themselves whilst attending the groups (accident book etc).
12. Maintain a weekly client register and return this to the coordinator at the end of each month.
13. To assist with refreshments.
14. To ensure that all venues are left tidy and locked at the end of each session if appropriate.
15. Manage the physical resources and equipment required for your sessions.
16. Liaise with the service manager regarding training needs including those of the volunteers.
17. Attend meetings where necessary.
19 Ensure service delivery is in line with relevant quality standards.

1. Previous experience of working with older people
2. Excellent oral and communication skills
3. Good computer skills/ email/internet etc
4. Ability to work alone or as part of a team5.
5. Ability to show empathy with older people and to adapt communication to the needs of the client
6. Ability to keep clear and concise written records
7. Flexibility
8. Good time keeping
9. Reliable & honest
10. Ability to keep confidentiality
11. Willingness to undertake training/train as a specialist advisor
12. Car Driver
13. Use of a computer

DESIRABLE
1. Previous experience of working with older people with dementia
2. Previous experience of facilitating group activity
3. Previous experience of managing volunteers
4. Has an understanding of the needs of older people