Dementia Practitioner Nights

1 month ago

Newbury, United Kingdom West Berkshire Council Full time

Vacancy Summary
- Employer:

- West Berkshire Council
- Salary:

- From £20,812 to £23,194 per annum (Grade C/D)
- Location:

- Willows Edge Care Home, Newbury
- Contract:

- Permanent
- Working Pattern:

- Nights/Part Time
- Hours:

- 30 hours per week.
- DBS Check:

- Enhanced
- Closing Date:

- 28/07/2023 at 23:59
- Reference:

- V5284

Vacancy Description

West Berkshire Council is looking to recruit a Dementia Practitioner to work nights within Willows Edge Residential Care Home.

Willows Edge specialises in supporting elderly individuals living with a form of dementia. We pride ourselves on being a dedicated Dementia Home, and support the staff we employ to gain specialist knowledge in this area.

We also offer the opportunity for staff to undertake the Care Certificate and Level 2 or 3 Diploma (previously known as NVQ) in adult care. Specialist qualifications such as the Level 2 Certificate in Dementia plus a range of other training opportunities including the Emergency First Aid Certificate and specialist training relevant to the role are also available.

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

- Flexible working wherever possible
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

**Equal Opportunities**

How to apply

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

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