Closing date: 25 April 2024
Employer: Afro Caribbean Care Group
Hours: 25 hours per week
Salary: £17,942 per annum
Location: Manchester, M15 5FS
Established since 1983, the African Caribbean Care Group (ACCG) runs a lively and friendly Day Care and community service for people aged fifty and over. This is primarily for African Caribbean people to enable them to access culturally appropriate and affordable health care services but is also open to older people from all backgrounds. ACCG supports people with long term health conditions, physical disabilities, and mental health to access culturally appropriate health care and activities that alleviate the impact of isolation and loneliness.
Duties and responsibilities:
- You will encourage participation of service users, staff members and volunteers
- You will ensure that the service delivered promotes the independence, dignity, rights, and choices of the people with whom we work
- You will supervise and participate in group activities
- Organise and promote themed events based on special days, dates, and traditions
The ideal candidate will have:
- Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent qualification is essential
- Experience working with/supporting older people providing an activities-based service.
- Good verbal communication / language skills
- Ability to prepare, record and complete all relevant documents for service users and colleagues in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to maintain accurate records within an electronic database
- Good IT skills including MS Word, MS Outlook, and familiarity with web browsing
- Experience of working with statutory and voluntary organisations
Interested in this vacancy?
Please email: employment.hub@salford.gov.uk or call 0161 237 4176 and we will be in touch.