You will be driven by being part of an exceptional team that works tirelessly to improve the lives of people affected by dementia
You will be passionate about providing emotional and practical support to people living with dementia, their carers, and families
Creating a safe and inclusive environment for everyone, encouraging the people we support to contribute and engage
Support and Care Delivery:
Assist with personal care, including toileting and mobility support, in a respectful and dignified manner
Engage service users in stimulating and therapeutic activities tailored to their interests and needs
Promote wellbeing, inclusion, and independence in a warm and welcoming day centre environment
Support meal and hydration routines, including helping individuals to eat and drink where necessary
Build positive relationships with service users, families, and carers to foster trust and continuity of care
Compliance and Governance:
Accurately record observations, care notes, incidents, and communication logs in line with ADSS policies
Adhere to safeguarding protocols and report any concerns promptly to the appropriate person
Follow infection prevention and control measures, health and safety procedures, and risk assessments
Support the implementation of internal audits, spot checks, and regulatory standards (e.g., CQC requirements)
Work to uphold ADSS's commitment to quality assurance and continuous improvement
Training:
Adult Care Worker Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard
Training Outcome:
Permanant position in the Day Centre and further training available
Employer Description:Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Services are Kent’s biggest independent charity, and an award-winning charity – Kent Charity of the Year 2024, who are dedicated to providing support to people affected by dementia. We have been working within the Dartford, Gravesham, and Swanley since 1991. Since the 1st April 2022, we have expanded our support to the following areas: Chatham, Strood, Gillingham, Rochester, Maidstone, Malling, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge, Weald, Sittingbourne, Sheppey, and Faversham.
We have a local reputation for providing excellence in dementia support and care which is testament to the hard work and dedication of our Board of Trustees, management, staff and volunteers. The charity was previously registered under charity number 1024385, prior to incorporation in 2017.
We are the local specialist dementia service and we empower people affected by dementia to carry on their chosen lifestyle. We equip people with the knowledge and practical support to live with dementia.
People affected by dementia are at the heart of everything we do and are encouraged to be involved with our services, at all levels, enabling us to offer unique and bespoke support.
Alzheimer’s and Dementia Support Services is a local charity which allows us to focus our support carefully to the needs of the local community and each and every person we support.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 16:30Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...
This is a cool, fast-paced front-of-house role where every day is different. You’ll be the first point of contact for parents, carers, and visitors, while also working closely with students and staff in a flexible, high-energy environment. It’s not your average admin job, you’ll be part of the school community and will play an active role in helping young people stay on track.
Warmly welcome visitors, parents, and carers at the front desk
Answer calls with empathy and professionalism, supporting both parents and students
Register students in daily and maintain accurate attendance records
Move around classrooms, engaging with students in a calm, consistent way
Have casual but meaningful chats with young people to build rapport
Model positive behaviour—correct language use when needed, and always be respectful
Take clear and confidential notes as required
Provide general admin and clerical support to staff and leadership
Draft documents and correspondence to a high standard
Support with document creation, post, email inboxes, and other communication duties
Maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding at all time
Desired Skills & Personal Qualities:
Confident, consistent, and reliable
Strong written communication and a natural communicator
Good numeracy and literacy (ideally GCSE English and Maths or equivalent)
Highly organised, switched on with excellent attention to detail
Confident using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to work independently and take initiative
Strong interpersonal skills and a positive, professional manner
Someone who genuinely cares about young people and wants to make a difference
Ideally, a full driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable, but not essential)
Training:The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Business Administrator Apprenticeship standard qualification. Training Outcome:Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.Employer Description:Inspire ATA is an official Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, licenced by the Department for Education. Currently ranked 1st in the Rate My Apprenticeship Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers in the UK Award 2024-2025. Inspire ATA specialises in creating apprenticeship opportunities, where we recruit and employ the apprentice on behalf of our host clients, enabling us to offer additional support and a better experience for both the apprentice and the client as the experts in the industry. We arrange the most suitable and appropriate apprenticeship training from one of our partnered training providers.
If you are successful in securing an apprenticeship with Inspire ATA, it is important to understand that Inspire ATA will be your employer and the apprenticeship placement will be a separate organisation that simply hosts you as an apprentice.
As a Flexi-Job Apprenticeship Agency, Inspire ATA performs an important role in developing the UK labour market and it is our responsibility to ensure that talent is recognised, developed, and matched with business needs, whatever the background of the individual, irrespective of gender, race, disability, age, religion or belief, relationship orientation, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity and gender reassignment. We are proud of the diverse nature of our business and work with clients to ensure that all candidates are treated with courtesy and respect.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 9.00am till 3:30pm, with a 30-minute lunch break.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Reliable....Read more...
