Job Summary: Supervisor – Dementia Day Care Club
We are looking for a compassionate, organised, and proactive Club Supervisor to lead the day-to-day operations of our Dementia Day Care Club. This role is more than just management—it’s about making a real difference in the lives of individuals living with dementia. You will be responsible for creating a safe, engaging, and joyful environment that supports our members' emotional, physical, and cognitive well-being. By planning meaningful activities, supporting a small team, and building strong relationships with families, you’ll play a key role in helping people with dementia lead more connected and fulfilling lives. If you have a heart for care, a passion for people, and the ability to lead with empathy, we’d love to hear from you.
The position will begin on a 3 days a week and gradually increase depending on Performance.
General Scope of the Post
- To organize and manage the overall running of the Dementia Day Clubs, ensuring a warm, inclusive, and stimulating environment tailored specifically to the needs of individuals living with dementia.
- To manage, supervise and support colleagues, volunteers, and visitors in carrying out their duties safely and empathetically, with a deep understanding of dementia and the unique challenges it presents.
- To plan and deliver a wide range of activities that promote cognitive stimulation, emotional engagement, and physical well-being, tailored to each individual's abilities and life history.
- To champion the values of dignity, choice, compassion, and independence for all our members and ensure these principles are embedded in every aspect of club operations.
Responsibilities and Duties
- To familiarize yourself with the unique needs and histories of each club member using our OneTouch care system and life story profiles.
- Ensure the premises are dementia-friendly—safe, accessible, and comforting for service users.
- Risk assess all activities and environments to meet the specific needs of people living with dementia.
- Design monthly activity planners that encourage reminiscence, sensory stimulation, movement, and creativity—aligned with each individual's care needs and preferences.
- Support club members in maintaining independence while being mindful of cognitive and physical impairments.
- Promote meaningful social interaction, helping members form bonds, feel valued, and experience a sense of belonging.
- Provide compassionate supervision to the team, ensuring activities are delivered with empathy and attentiveness to dementia-related behaviors and moods.
- Work closely with families to keep them updated, reassured, and involved in the care journey of their loved one.
- Promote community involvement, encouraging intergenerational and cross-service collaborations that enrich the lives of our members.
- Maintain an open, flexible approach to feedback and learning, adapting practices as needed to better support individuals with dementia.
- Monitor and report changes in condition, behavior, or engagement to management, helping to maintain high standards of dementia care.
- Ensure staff are trained in dementia awareness and safeguarding practices, and that all care plans are fully understood.
- Help manage challenging situations with calmness, understanding, and dignity, always keeping the person’s well-being at the center of decisions.
What We’re Looking For:
- A person with empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to enhance the quality of life for people living with dementia.
- Experience or understanding of working with vulnerable adults, particularly those with cognitive decline.
- Someone who is organised, proactive, and emotionally intelligent, with the ability to lead a team with compassion and accountability.
please feel free to send your CV on: [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £14.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you have access to a car?
Experience:
- Personal Care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Location:
- London BR4 9BT (preferred)
Work Location: In person
