Day Centre Support - Stamford Hill AJEX House

Day Centre Support - Stamford Hill AJEX House

We are seeking volunteers to support the Day Centre, with opportunities to run activities such as quizzes, discussion groups or other engaging sessions. Responsibilities include supporting the wellbeing of local members and helping to create a welcoming environment each week.

• Attend the session each week
• Support the wellbeing of the small group of local members
• Help to set up the space before the session begins
• Assist with taking lunch orders and collecting payments
• Serve tea and coffee throughout the day
• Support Jewish Care staff in delivering and participating in activities (creative ideas welcome)
• Join in with and assist during Jewish celebrations, significant days and special occasions
• Help to pack down and tidy up at the end of the day

• Confidently engage with a diverse range of people and enjoy helping others
• A strong understanding of issues that affect people in later life
• Reliability, consistency and dependability
• Patience, empathy and a non-judgmental attitude
• A genuine interest in supporting older people and enriching their day
• Flexibility and a can-do attitude
• Willingness to get involved, from setting up to making tea
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team, to stay within the role’s boundaries and know when to seek advice or report concerns

Training is available so volunteers can carry out their roles to the highest professional standards, develop new skills, build confidence, make new friends and take on new and increasingly responsible tasks.

• Provide you with access to a Volunteer Handbook and all Policies and Procedures
• Provide Induction Training:
  Getting to know Jewish Care, Communication & Disability Awareness, Boundaries & Confidentiality, Safeguarding, Health & Safety, GDPR
• Provide on the job induction

Without our volunteers, we simply couldn’t function. We absolutely depend on you. Whatever your age, disability, whether you are working, unemployed or retired, there are opportunities to help at Jewish Care.

• Develop skills, build confidence and make new friends
• Enhance the lives of older people, making a real difference to the Jewish Community we support
• Be part of a great team and make new friends
• Build your confidence and develop transferable skills
• Access to a comprehensive training programme designed for the social care environment
• Gain valuable experience and enhance your CV

Jewish Care is the largest provider of health and social community based services to the Jewish community. Our services include community centres, residential homes, dementia and mental health support, home care, social work, family carers and community information and advice.

We operate across multiple locations and rely on volunteers to deliver a wide range of activities and support to our members. If you are interested in volunteering, please apply to express your interest with Jewish Care.