Dementia Services - Admin Support
The Dementia Wellbeing Service provides practical and emotional support to help older people live independently and safely at home for as long as possible, stay socially engaged, and carry on doing what they love. The service supports Camden residents over the age of 55 in the early or moderate stages of dementia. The coordinator works with the client, their family, or carers to produce a personalised wellbeing plan.
Staff and volunteers for this service are located at our Henderson Court Hub in Hampstead.
What does the role involve?
Volunteers assist the Dementia Services Manager with all administrative aspects of delivering the services including communicating with people referred to the service.
What will you get out of it?
- You'll be making a difference to the lives of older people.
- You'll gain knowledge and insight into issues that impact on older people’s lives.
- You'll have an opportunity to build confidence and skills in engaging with people.
- You'll gain administrative experience such as updating databases, dealing with correspondence and dealing with enquiries.
What is expected of me?
- Have good verbal and written skills in English.
- Confident to speak to people on the phone.
- Confident in writing letters, using email and accessing the internet.
- Enjoy speaking to people and finding out about their lives and views.
- Are willing to volunteer within our policies designed to keep older people safe.
- Will respect the boundaries of the role.
Volunteers will need to complete all induction and training before a final decision regarding their suitability for volunteering is made.
To find out more, download the supporting document below or email volunteering@ageukcamden.org.uk