Job Description

We are seeking to recruit a caring and enthusiastic individual to join a small team of committed staff at the Woodham Social Centre for Older People in New Haw, Addlestone.

The centre provides a high-quality service for older people including the provision of a hot, traditionally cooked midday meal along with a variety of social activities and services. The key duties of this post holder will include assisting service users to access facilities and services when required.

Well-developed people skills and previous experience of working with older people would be desirable to support and encourage centre users to participate and engage in some of the recreational activities organised at the centre.

The role is part of a job share and consists of a two-week pattern (week 1. Thurs - Fri and week 2. Mon - Weds) 10.30 - 14.30, although flexibility is key to ensuring a consistent service.

You will have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as some administrative duties will be required.

The ideal candidate will possess a caring, patient, empathetic nature and be flexible when required. The successful post holder will be available to assist in the provision of an Emergency Rest Centre, in the event of a Civil Emergency. You will also be expected to attend other RBC Day Centres as required in order to ensure full-service delivery can be maintained.

This post holder will also be required to undergo an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

For an informal chat about the post please contact Nicola Anderson on 01932 355707.

For further information and to apply please visit www.surreyjobs.info. If it is difficult for you to apply online, please email or telephone 01932 425517.

CVs will not be considered. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Successful candidates will be contacted by email if selected to attend for interview.

Closing Date: Midnight 31/07/2023

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