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Teitl cyflogwr
Specialist Dementia Support Worker (Older People)
Band 3
Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.
We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.
Trosolwg o'r swydd
A rare opportunity has become available to join the Dementia Rapid Response Team covering the High Peak and North Dales area of Derbyshire as a specialist support worker.
The Dementia Rapid Response team has been developed to support people to live in their own homes and to live well with dementia.
The team currently consists of a group of highly skilled individuals who provide rapid, evidence-based intervention to people who are experiencing an exacerbation of their illness and require intense input in order to prevent breakdown of care or hospital admission.
The service runs 365 days a year, Monday-Friday, 8am-8pm, weekends and bank holidays 9am-5pm.
The successful candidates will be expected to support the registered staff in delivering specialised, rapid and intensive input and treatment.
The successful candidate will be expected to cover a large geographical area so access to their own car is essential.
Prif ddyletswyddau'r swydd
The main duties of the job role are:
- To support service users in their own homes and / or in other settings
as agreed, and to undertake tasks in support of service user's care
plans. - To encourage service users to participate in relevant activities through the development of therapeutic relationships.
- To support and assist in practical activities outlined in the care plan
- To maintain effective record keeping
The successful candidate will need to display:
- Exceptional communication skills
- Have a caring/compassionate nature
- Have knowledge and understanding around Dementia Care and Services in the local area.
- Be able to time manage and react quickly to high risk developing situations with support from qualified staff.
Gweithio i'n sefydliad
Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.
CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”
Benefits include:
- Commitment to flexible working where this is possible
- 27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service
- Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training
- Generous NHS pension scheme
- Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits
- Health service discounts and online benefits
- Incremental pay progression
- Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7
- Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network
- Health and wellbeing opportunities
- Structured learning and development opportunities
Swydd ddisgrifiad a phrif gyfrifoldebau manwl
Please see attached Job Description and Person Specification. To apply, please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB - this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account
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Knowledge and Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Experience of healthcare support worker role
Meini prawf dymunol
- Experience of working within an MDT
- Experience of working with dementia patients
Training & Experience
Meini prawf hanfodol
- Prepared to undertake further training.
Meini prawf dymunol
- Community experience
Gofynion ymgeisio
Mae'r swydd hon yn ddarostyngedig i Orchymyn Deddf Adsefydlu Troseddwyr 1974 (Eithriadau) 1975 (Diwygio) (Cymru a Lloegr) 2020 a bydd angen cyflwyno Datgeliad i'r Gwasanaeth Datgelu a Gwahardd.
Dogfennau i'w lawrlwytho
Rhagor o fanylion / cyswllt ar gyfer ymweliadau anffurfiol
- Enw
- Alan Young
- Teitl y swydd
- Service Manager
- Cyfeiriad ebost
- [email protected]
- Rhif ffôn
- 0300 1231050
- Gwybodaeth i gefnogi eich cais
Kirsty Smith, Clinical Lead 0300 1231050
Os ydych yn cael problemau'n gwneud cais, cysylltwch â
- Cyfeiriad
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Recruitment Team
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
1st Floor Kingsway House (Entrance D)
Kingsway
Derby
DE22 3LZ
- Rhif ffôn
- 07900 134410 / 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 (please note, my normal working days are Wed, Thu, Fri)
Rhestr swyddi gyda Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust yn Nyrsio a bydwreigiaeth neu bob sector