We are seeking a warm, reliable, and enthusiastic Activities Assistant and Driver to join our team in a varied and rewarding role, making a real difference to the lives of older people in our community. You will be responsible for safely transporting members between their homes and our community centres each morning and afternoon, assisting them on and off the bus and providing a friendly, reassuring welcome.
Once at the centre, you will work as an Activities Assistant, supporting and delivering engaging activities such as chair-based exercise sessions, discussion groups, card games, and board games. You will also be expected to support individuals in line with their care plans, which may include personal care.
This is a 4-day role (30 hours per week), working Monday to Thursday. Your day will start at 8:00am, collecting members from their homes, supporting them to enjoy a full day of social activities, and returning them home safely at the end of the day.
What you will be doing:
* Deliver safe, reliable and welcoming transport services for older people, supporting their attendance at day services, activities and events.
* Ensure vehicles are maintained to a high standard of roadworthiness and cleanliness, liaising with management and approved vehicle agents as required.
* Assist and support passengers to and from their homes in line with agreed procedures, offering reassurance and a positive journey experience.
* Support the delivery of a culturally specific Jewish Day Service, including taking part in activities, programmes and events.
* Work collaboratively with internal and external colleagues to promote safeguarding, wellbeing and an enhanced quality of life for older people.
* Support members to plan and manage transport arrangements, including Dial-a-Ride, community transport, private hire and public transport.
What you will need:
* D1 Category Driving Licence
* Midas (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme) or willingness to undertake this training.
* Midas PATS (Minibus Driver Awareness Scheme – passenger assistance training) or willingness to undertake this training.
* Experience working with older and/or disabled people in a professional or personal capacity
* Experience of delivering activities in a similar social care environment.
* Experience socialising with or talking to older, disabled, or people living with dementia, in a personal or professional capacity
Note that for insurance purposes the post holder must be over 22 years old with 3 years' driving experience and hold a current clean driving licence.
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.
Jewish Care operate a rolling recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert once a suitable candidate has been identified.