Description

Dementia Support Worker

Contract Type: Fixed Term
Location: Community based - Derbyshire
Salary: £20,363 - £21,603 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)
Working Hours: 35 per week (could consider part time)

Closing Date: 09 February 2022
Interview Date: To be confirmed (interviews will be conducted through Zoom or Teams)

Please note the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 5pm on the closing date.

About the role

The Dementia Support Worker role involves dedicated members of staff who provide 1-1 support over the phone or on a visit to a persons’ home. This support may include care navigation, information and advice for people diagnosed with dementia and their carer’s. This also includes supporting people with symptoms of dementia, who have not been formally diagnosed but who need support in obtaining a diagnosis. While also helping people to understand dementia, cope with day to day living and preparing for the future.

You will also assist service users to access support and help from others helping them to navigate other services, providing signposting and referrals, as well as facilitating support groups and other group activities.

About you

They are looking for an individual who possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) with an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their Carers. Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service. To be successful in this role you will have excellent non-judgmental communication skills as well as strong organisational and time management skills. Good IT skills and experience working with databases is also essential.

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to travel independently across all of Derbyshire. As a Community-based worker. The geographical area to be covered will be based on the location of support required however, flexible working across Derbyshire is essential. A CRC disclosure will be required.

If you have the qualities, we’re looking for and are passionate about improving the quality of life for people with dementia, then they want to hear from you.

Their employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. They are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. They also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with them.

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Dementia Advisor, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity, etc.

Post source:jobs.theguardian.com

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