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Work with the Home Manager, Head of Dementia & Lead Happieness Ambassador to engage with and fully implement Advinia’s Happieness & Wellbeing programme and embed the whole home approach to activities
You will be working between 8am -6pm with an established and dedicated team
Support the Community Engagement Framework alongside the wider team to build community links and promote community events such as Intergenerational sessions, Coffee Mornings, Open Days and Cultural Celebrations
Develop, manage and coordinate a regular, varied calendar of group activities, in collaboration with the Residents, that are person-centred and meaningful to help maintain hobbies and interests and meet holistic needs
Plan individualised 1:1 Sessions for Residents as appropriate and engage with ongoing life story work to help inform the activity programme and person-centred care planning
Manage the activity budget in conjunction with the Home Manager to ensure the provision of resources, outings and entertainment and undertake fundraising opportunities to supplement as appropriate
Maximise the use of resources that are available to support with provision of meaningful engagement opportunities. Ensure risk assessments are completed for all activities and outings and reviewed as appropriate
Act as a Dementia Ambassador at your Location
Support all Colleagues to become Dementia Friends
Offer Signposting to family members to Admiral Nurse services, Local carer groups, tide, Alzheimer’s Society etc
Maintain stock of Dementia Publications
Assist Home Manager in Completing Dementia Environment Audit
Be responsible for making community links with dementia charities/ organisations
Be aware of latest best practice and new initiatives by way of attending monthly Wellbeing Forums and liaising with Head of Dementia and Lead Happieness Ambassador
Requirements
GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English
Confidence using technology
Experience of Dementia – either personal or professional
Energetic, compassionate, and full of creative ideas
A natural people-person who can light up a room
Passionate about wellbeing, inclusion, and person-centred care
Confident leading activities — from lively group sessions to calm one-to-one time
Organised enough to make the magic happen consistently
What we offer
Free DBS/PVG check
Competitive pay rates
Flexible pay
Paid Family Leave
Professional training and fantastic career progression