Day Support Worker

About The Role Location: Hammersmith Day Centre Contract: Fixed term contract until the 31st May 2025 This is a rewarding role within a small, dedicated and experienced team, providing formally arranged support for groups of people living with dementia in a safe and secure environment. We operate from a purpose-built day centre in Hammersmith and provide a minibus transport service. You will: Facilitate the high-quality support and activities we deliver to our clients on a day-to-day basis. Help to transport to clients to and from the day centre. Ensure that Health and Safety requirements are fully adhered to. Maintain accurate client records. About you As part of a small team, you will help deliver a person-centred service for people living with dementia. You will be a team player, have good communication skills and show empathy for the needs of our service users. We particularly welcome applications from people who are representative of the communities we serve in the borough. You are: Experienced in the delivery of high-quality person-centred support in a day care setting. Able to work inclusively with people affected by dementia and their families. Confident with IT. Advert Closing date: 12th January 2025 Interview Date: 17th January2025 About You About Alzheimer's Society Dementia is the biggest health and social challenge of our time. There are currently estimated to be 900,000 people in the UK with dementia. Many are undiagnosed and facing the realities of their condition alone. At Alzheimer's Society we're working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives. We do this by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future. We're here for everyone living with dementia. As a Society, we are made up of people with dementia, carers, trusted experts, campaigners, researchers and clinicians. We are the UK's largest collective force of people with unparalleled knowledge and over 40 years of experience addressing the biggest challenges facing people living with dementia. Our Values We are Determined to make a difference when and where it matters most, by being passionate, focussed and making a lasting impact for people affected by dementia. Every one of us is a Trusted expert , listening, learning and using evidence and experience. We are Better together by being open, combining our strengths, helping us to achieve more together. We are Compassionate , we are kind and honest, and we don't shy away from challenges. Through our values we will make the greatest difference for people affected by dementia. Equal Opportunities We want everyone we work with, as a colleague, volunteer, supporter, or someone we support, to feel included and that they belong at Alzheimer's Society. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do. During your recruitment process we want to make sure that you bring your whole self and be at your best. ADZN1_UKTJ

Location: South East London, GB

Posted Date: 1/9/2025