Job summary
- Main area
- Dementia
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 383-OPC-4499-24
- Employer
- Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Deepdale Buisness Park
- Town
- Bakewell
- Salary
- £22,816 - £24,336 pa, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/07/2024 23:59
Employer heading
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.
Job overview
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.
Main duties of the job
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.
Working for our organisation
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
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
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
Person specification
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care or equivalent
- Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
- Experience of healthcare support worker role
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working within an MDT
- Experience of working with dementia patients
Training & Experience
Essential criteria
- Prepared to undertake further training.
Desirable criteria
- Community experience
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Alan Young
- Job title
- Service Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 0300 1231050
- Additional information
Kirsty Smith, Clinical Lead 0300 1231050
If you have problems applying, contact
- Address
-
Recruitment Team
Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
1st Floor Kingsway House (Entrance D)
Kingsway
Derby
DE22 3LZ
- Telephone
- 07900 134410 / 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 (please note, my normal working days are Wed, Thu, Fri)
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