Dementia Support Specialist

6 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom HammondCare Full time

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a skilled Dementia Support Specialist to join our team at HammondCare. As a key member of our Dementia Support Australia Team, you will be responsible for providing knowledge, skill and advice on matters relating to excellent dementia care, both clinical and non-clinical.

About the Role

  • Provide dementia-specific behaviour management recommendations over the phone and via email.
  • Offer advice to reduce the impact of behaviours on people living with dementia, their carers and staff.
  • Work closely with colleagues and teams to provide information and data which reports statistics and information collected regarding calls and live chat.
  • Implement service improvement solutions across the phone and live chat team consistently and efficiently.
  • Have the flexibility to work across a variety of shifts throughout the week.

What We Need from You

  • Expertise in supporting people living with dementia.
  • Experience in Australian residential aged care and or community aged care.
  • High level of negotiation, communication and relationship building skills.
  • Excellent problem solving, analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Empathy and patience.
  • Relevant qualifications in Allied Health, Nursing, Aged Care or Mental Health highly desirable.

What's in it for You

  • Market leading remuneration.
  • Salary packaging.
  • Flexible working hours in any of our office locations in NSW, VIC or WA.
  • Accredited dementia specific training & career development opportunities.
  • Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave.
  • Reward and Recognition Program.
  • Discounted healthcare memberships and access for individuals or families to local gym, pool and fitness centres.
  • Free independent and confidential counselling sessions through our Employee Assistance Program.

About Us

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We strive to create an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

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