Job Description
Dementia Support Worker
Hours 35 hours per week
Salary - -13.73 per hour
About the role
The overall aim of the service is to raise awareness both in the community and amongst hospital staff of dementia and the effects it can have on the individual and their families and carers. The scheme has been running since April 2012.
The Dementia Support Worker Posts based within the Manor Hospital provide a key point of contact for professionals, patients and their families and carers.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic candidate to join the existing team, who has a flexible work ethic and will continue to develop the excellent reputation the scheme has within the hospital and wider community.
The posts will work alongside existing services in the dementia pathway to support people from diagnosis until they are signposted to other forms of support. The role is to assist people with the more practical aspects of adjusting to a long-term but life-limiting condition to enable people to prepare themselves for what the future will bring.
Every support worker will work to person-centred principles, recognising that each service user is different and support an individualised and person-centred approach.
The support workers must work to the principle that service provision is "needs-led" and not "provider-led", focusing on the person with dementia, their carer and family`s individual overall needs, requirements and preferences.
Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer.
About you
The post requires:
- A good knowledge and understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers
- Good organising and time-management skills
- A clear understanding of the different types of dementia and the effects this can have on the individual and their family and friends
- The ability to liaise effectively with internal departments and external agencies at all levels.
- The ability to work in a highly pressured environment, remaining calm and professional at all times.
- The ability to work as part of a team that is hosted within an external organisation.
- The ability to adapt to change
Benefits
Trust based flexible working and supportive and friendly teams
20 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing to 22 days
Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave
A defined contribution pension scheme GSA matches up to 6% contributions
We offer a service which provides 24/7 online GP appointments, second medical opinions, health checks, mental health support, 24/7 medical health helpline, wellbeing app, nutrition advice and fitness plans and legal and financial support.
Access to Blue Light discount card membership
Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Cycle to work Scheme
Eligible for occupational sick pay