Dementia Support Worker

2 months ago


Buxton, Derbyshire, United Kingdom Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full time
Job Title: Dementia Support Worker - Community Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Dementia Support Worker to join our team at Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. As a Dementia Support Worker, you will play a vital role in providing support and education to individuals with dementia and their families.

Job Summary:

The successful candidate will work in partnership with the High Peak and North Dales Community Mental Health Team (CMHT) to provide practice-based support for older adults with mental health issues related to cognitive impairment and dementia. You will work under the supervision of registered professionals from within the CMHT and the Older Peoples Community Mental Health Team.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Provide support and education to individuals with dementia and their families
  • Work in partnership with the CMHT to provide practice-based support
  • Attend team meetings, clinical MDMs, and access supervision and training
  • Support individuals presenting with cognitive issues and with a diagnosed dementia
  • Offer education around dementia, signposting to appropriate support services, and advice around 'living well with dementia'
Requirements:
  • Level III NVQ in Health/Social Care or equivalent
  • Good communication skills
  • Evidence of working as part of a team
  • Ability to work on own initiative and be aware of own limitations
  • Basic IT skills
  • Able to meet the travel requirements of the post
Benefits:
  • Commitment to flexible working where possible
  • Annual leave and bank holidays
  • 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

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 welcome people who identify as Black, Asian, or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.



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