Job Detail
Job Description
21 hours per week. Fixed term until 31 March 2025 (possible continuation after this date).
£24,240 pro-rata
Closing date: 19th August 2024
Grassy Riggs is a vibrant drop in café for older people, located in the Woodburn area of Dalkeith.
Our priority is to create a warm, supportive, and inviting environment where people can come together to experience purposeful social engagement, enhanced living and participation.
We aim to alleviate isolation and exclusion. To establish a stronger sense of identity and belonging.
By working together and responding and adapting to the needs and wishes of those in the local community we will create a vibrant community spirit and a much-needed resource.
We provide:
- Participation in social dining experience
- Wholesome food including homemade soup and scones
- Peer support
- Social events
- 1 to 1 support
- Guest speakers
- Training
- Home visits
- Trips and activities
- Information sharing
- Signposting and referrals
- Advice on benefits and financial matters
- Connections to social services and respite opportunities
- Information & Advice
- Out-Reach and home visits
- Living well at home information
- Retaining independence and life skills
- Sign Posting/referrals to appropriate agencies
The café operates Tuesday to Thursday lunchtimes.
Role
PURPOSE OF JOB
To assist in running the Grassy Riggs older people’s drop in. Ensure that older people and carers are well supported by the project. To be an effective team player in the Project. To give regular practical information and support on social care issues and issues of poverty to our members, carers, volunteers and their families.
For a full job description and to apply please click here.
If you would like an informal discussion about the post before applying, please contact Yvonne or Janette on 0131 654 1770.