Support Services Coordinator

JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of the role is to coordinate and facilitate the MCST Activity Club on a regular basis. MCST Coordinator is responsible for facilitating Maintenance Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (MCST) activity sessions for people living with dementia.

• 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 clubs.

• Escalate any health and safety issues or safeguarding concerns as required.

• Reporting issues, queries, 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 elderly or related area an advantage.

• Good planning, time management and organisational skills 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.