Specialist Dementia Day Centre Officer

If you are passionate about supporting individuals living with dementia, committed to achieving positive outcomes, and bring  experience of supporting, we would love to hear from you.

In this role, you will:

• To provide a specialist, quality, person-centred service that meets the needs of vulnerable people living with moderate
  to severe dementia and supports their carers.
  
  
• To work as a team member to deliver a model of dementia care that focuses on maintaining the strengths and abilities
  of service users, while promoting choice and independence  

About You

 
We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• To act as key worker for a number of service users taking into account their physical, psychological, cultural, social and religious needs. 
  
  
• To monitor and record signs of decline in service users cognitive and/or physical abilities and refer/signpost to appropriate agencies in a timely manner. 
  
  
• To develop and utilise specialist dementia care techniques (including direct observations and life history work) to enable individualised support plans to be developed and to participate (On a rotational basis) in completing a reflective practice case study to the wider team 
  
  
• Strong communication and collaborative skills, with the ability to work effectively in a diverse community.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary £38,184- £39, 915 plus allowances (if applicable).

• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.

• Generous annual leave: 29 days, rising to 33 with 5+ years’ service, plus bank holidays and 3 additional days at Christmas.

• Flexible and agile working to support work–life balance.

• Staff money-saving schemes (e.g., rent deposit loans, season ticket loans).

• Learning and development opportunities through our Learning Academy, with clear career development and leadership pathways.

Tower Hamlets is a truly unique borough at the heart of London – a place where history and innovation sit side by side. From the docks and markets that shaped the East End to the global business hub of Canary Wharf, we are proud to be one of the most dynamic, diverse, and ambitious communities in the UK. We are also one of the fastest growing and youngest boroughs in the country, offering unrivalled opportunities to make a real difference to people’s lives. Our residents are energetic, creative, and resilient, and our council is committed to delivering the best possible services and opportunities for them.

Our award-winning new Town Hall in Whitechapel provides a modern, flexible workplace for our staff, right at the heart of the borough and directly opposite Whitechapel Tube and Elizabeth line station. It is more than just a workplace – it’s a hub for collaboration, innovation and community, designed to bring out the best in our people.

As an employer, we put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do. Our active Employee Network Groups celebrate and champion our workforce, helping to ensure that everyone feels a sense of belonging. Guided by our TOWER values – Together, Open, Willing, Excellent and Respect – we are building a positive, inclusive culture where colleagues can thrive.

At Tower Hamlets Council, you’ll find exciting challenges, supportive colleagues, and the chance to shape one of London’s most important and vibrant places. If you’re looking for a role where you can see the impact of your work every day, then Tower Hamlets is the place for you.