Activities Assistant & Driver - Dual Role Opportunity

Activities Assistant & Driver - Dual Role Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Activities Assistant & Driver to join our team in a unique dual role that makes a real difference to the lives of older people in our community. This varied role combines safe transportation with meaningful engagement. As the driver, you will safely transport members between their homes and our community centres, assisting them on and off the bus and ensuring they feel welcomed and supported from the start of their day. Once at the centre, you will support and help lead activities such as chair based exercise, discussion groups, and card or board games, encouraging participation, social interaction and wellbeing. You will also support individuals in line with their care plans, which may include assisting with personal care where required. If you are compassionate, reliable and enjoy building connections, this is a rewarding opportunity to support a service that enriches the lives of older people. This role is 30 hours per week, working Monday to Thursday.

Main duties of the job

Working Pattern (30 hours per week Monday to Thursday)

• Driving duties: 8:30 am - 10:00 am and 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm (12 hours per week)
• Activities duties: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm, 6 hours per day including a 30 minute lunch break (18 hours per week)
• A full, clean driving licence with D1 category is essential for this role.

What you will be doing

• Providing safe and reliable transport for older people and people living with dementia
• Ensuring vehicles are roadworthy, clean and maintained, coordinating servicing and recovery when required
• Supporting members on and off the vehicle and engaging with them during journeys to provide reassurance
• Reporting safeguarding concerns and promoting the wellbeing and quality of life of members
• Planning and supporting activities within a culturally specific Jewish day service for older people and those living with dementia
• Assisting with online and in person activities, including social discussion groups and exercise classes
• Providing personal care where required in line with individual care plans
• Participating in care plan meetings with colleagues, families and external professionals
• Promoting the Montessori approach to dementia care
• Supporting members to organise transport arrangements, including Dial a Ride and other community transport options

What you will need

• Full, clean driving licence with D1 category
• MiDAS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) and MiDAS PATS, or willingness to undertake training
• Experience working with older people, disabled people or those living with dementia
• Experience delivering or supporting activities in a social care setting
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• For insurance purposes, applicants must be over 22 years old, have at least 3 years driving experience, and hold a current clean driving licence

About us

Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social care services for the Jewish community in the UK. Every week, we touch the lives of 10,000 people. We provide services to a range of people including older people, people with mental health needs and people living with dementia. Our five values are at the heart of the way we work. They drive how we act as individuals and as an organisation and shape our culture. We value Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusivity.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.