Dementia Support Worker / Dementia Care Assistant

Job Title: Dementia Support Worker

Salary: £17,333 per annum

Location: St Helens

Job Type: Part-time; 25 hours per week:

• Tuesday, Thursday 9am - 3pm
• Wednesday, Friday 9am - 4.30pm

Are you a caring, compassionate person with the skills and enthusiasm to make a difference to individuals living with dementia and their carer?

Applications are invited for a Dementia Support Worker to support, advise and develop social opportunities for people living with dementia and their carer.

The role is based in St Helens and the support worker will be expected to work at sites across the town as well as attending outings, events in the North West area.

The successful applicant will offer a person- centred approach to supporting people who are living with dementia, have physical difficulties or poor mental health.

To maintain an up to date list of beneficiaries involved in the dementia social groups and update attendance at events using the beneficiary record database.

The role involves planning, organising and running a range of activities, outings and events at different sites, therefore excellent administration, planning and time management skills are required.

The successful candidate will offer support to carers, visiting them in their own home, and will work closely with the Trust Fund's welfare officers, Admiral Nurse and with external agencies.

The job holder will be expected to identify areas for development within the service and to have a good knowledge of dementia services within the St Helens area.

The support worker will be responsible for carrying out regular reviews of the service to ensure it meets the needs of the people the service supports.

The role may involve recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers.

The job holder will manage expenditure within an agreed budget.

• Ability to use Microsoft Office, Outlook and Excel.
• Applicants should hold or be willing to work towards the Certificate in Dementia Care or Awareness in Dementia at a minimum of level 2. NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care would be an advantage.
• Applicants should have a minimum of 12 month's experience of working with individuals with dementia, a physical disability or poor mental health.
• A full clean driving licence and use of own car is essential. Expenses will be paid for business mileage.
• Role is subject to enhanced DBS check.
• Subject to 2 satisfactory references.
• Subject to satisfactory workplace medical.

PRSL is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we offer:

• Attractive salary, terms and conditions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Group Personal Pension Plan
• Continual training and personal development opportunities
• A supportive ethos for the well-being of all colleagues
• Free onsite parking

We operate a no smoking policy.

Essential and mandatory training will be provided.

Due to the nature of the role sponsorship and relocation assistance will not be provided. Candidates must already possess the right to live and work in the UK to be eligible for the role.

CVs alone will not be accepted. Applicants must complete an Application Forms which will be sent to those that click the APPLY button below.

Closing date for applications: Friday 31st May 2024

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