Dementia Consultant Specialist

4 days ago

Great Malvern, Worcestershire, United Kingdom HammondCare Full time

About the Role

As a Behavioural Change Specialist - Dementia Care, you will deliver Australian Government funded dementia behaviour support services and drive change by combining caring, creativity, and allied health and/or clinical skills to solve problems.

You will apply your expertise in assessment and biopsychosocial approaches, implement practical, innovative, and non-pharmacological strategies to prevent, minimise, or respond to changes in behaviour related to dementia, anywhere in Australia.

This is a Fixed Term Full-Time Contract until June 2026 with possibility to extend. The role can be based out of our Malvern facility in VIC.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support families, caregivers, and clinical staff to understand how dementia impacts each individual.
  • Equip carers and clinicians to prevent and respond to behaviour changes through modelling, coaching, and development of resources including behaviour support planning.
  • Provide recommendations that are relationship-centred and informed by evidence-based best practice.
  • Develop reports that are contextualised to individual situations and people, that effect change on the ground and improve quality of life for people living with dementia.
  • Undertake a range of assessments that help to understand the holistic experience of the person and their care network.
  • Work in partnership with the broader DSA to build capability across the home and aged care sectors.
  • Contribute to research, projects, and programs and work innovatively to meet the changing needs of the sector.
  • Work on other projects and assignments as required and in line with areas of skill, expertise, and knowledge.

What We Need From You

  • Expertise in supporting people living with dementia.
  • Relevant qualifications in Allied Health, Nursing, Aged Care, or Mental Health.
  • Experience in Australian residential aged care and/or community aged care.
  • Ability to share knowledge in a way that supports change at all levels.
  • High level of negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent stakeholder management.
  • A current Australian driver's licence and willingness to travel.
  • Empathy and patience.

What's In It For You

  • Market-leading remuneration.
  • Salary packaging.
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangements.
  • Dementia-specific training & career development opportunities.
  • Leave benefits - purchased additional annual leave.
  • Reward and Recognition Program.
  • Fitness Passports; Full facility access can include gyms, group classes, and pools for yourself and your family.
  • Free independent and confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program.

DSA is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion.

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