Social Club Coordinator

JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of the role is to coordinate and facilitate the Alzheimer Social Club Coordinator on a weekly basis. They will provide information, support and signposting for and alongside people with dementia, their carers and families, local communities and public.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Duties and Responsibilities

• You will act as an introductory point of contact for clients, carers, families and representatives of the community who are often coming into contact with the Alzheimer's Society of Ireland (ASI) for the first time.
• A key focus is to build trusting relationships with all stakeholders, so they feel secure and welcome in the service.
• Respect the rights, dignity and confidentiality of all who attend.
• Coordinate and facilitate the Alzheimer Support Groups in line with the ASI guidelines for the operation.
• Ensure sufficient quantity and range of service literature is available and accessible for all persons attending the groups.
• Adhere to service provision guidelines, Health and Safety policies and procedures set out by the ASI.
• Assist in promoting a positive and safe environment for all attendees.
• Ensure the room is set up and ready.
• Be responsible for arranging guest speakers.
• Adopt a person-centred approach at all times and ensure staff/volunteers do likewise.
• Maintain a register of all attendees.
• Supervise staff/volunteers and delegate duties (when required).
• Return detailed attendance figures to help establish service demands.
• Lodge any donations received from attendees to the designated bank account.
• Maintain all required record systems relating to management of the service and make available to National Office and Service Manager such records as required.
• Ensure fair and consistent application of all Society policies and procedures and compliance with GDPR.
• Respect the rights, dignity and confidentiality of all clients, their carers/advocates and all persons attending the groups.
• Escalate any health and safety issues or safeguarding concerns as required.
• Report issues, queries and concerns to your line manager.

The principal accountabilities outline the main duties. However, in an organisation such as the ASI, it is inevitable that tasks may arise which may not fall within the remit of the above list of main duties. Employees are therefore required to respond with a flexible approach when tasks arise which are not specifically covered in their job description.

Should an additional responsibility become a regular part of an employee's job, the job description will be amended to reflect this.

JOB HOLDER ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge (Education & Related Experience):

• Minimum of 1-2 years' experience of working in a similar role.
• Experience in health, social or disability care.
• Experience of working with people living with dementia.
• QQI Level 5 is desirable.
• Training in dementia, care of the elderly or a related area is an advantage.
• Good planning, time management and organisational skills are essential.
• Strong computer skills.

Skills (Special Training or Competence):

• Ability to maintain confidentiality in respect of all staffing/volunteer and client matters.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Conscientious approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Computer literate.