Community Centre Programme Assistant

We are looking for a compassionate, creative and enthusiastic Community Programme Assistant to join our Dementia Day Centre team. You will help create a warm, inclusive and stimulating environment where older people, including those living with dementia, can enjoy meaningful activities, develop social connections and maintain their independence. You will support a varied programme including exercise, discussion groups, games, cultural activities and events, while providing person-centred support in line with individual care plans. You will build positive relationships with members, families, carers and volunteers and play an important role in ensuring everyone feels welcomed, valued and able to participate. This is a rewarding opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people and wants to make a genuine difference to their wellbeing.

Make a real difference every day.

Jewish Cares Community Centres are warm, welcoming spaces where older people come to connect, stay active and feel part of a vibrant community. Were looking for a Community Programme Assistant to help deliver meaningful, enjoyable experiences that truly enrich peoples lives.

As part of our frontline team, youll support the delivery of daily activities such as chair-based exercise, discussion groups, card games, creative sessions, and social events. Youll also help develop and deliver a programme of wider community activities.

Youll 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 post is working 34 hours per week and includes occasional Sundays, with time off in lieu.

What Youll Be Doing

About You Youll be someone who genuinely enjoys connecting with people and supporting older members of the community. Youll bring warmth, patience, energy and confidence to every interaction.

It would be great if you also have:

Why Jewish Care? Joining Jewish Care means joining a team that believes in dignity, compassion and community. Youll be part of a service that has a direct, positive impact on the lives of older people every single day.

Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East. Every week, our services support more than 12,000 people, delivered by over 1,200 dedicated colleagues across residential care, nursing, retirement living, community support, social work, and mental health services.

We provide care that is Jewish at heart, supporting older people and their families every step of the way while welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness, we are committed to delivering high-quality services where people feel valued, respected, and able to live meaningful lives.

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