Job summary
30 hours per week.
We are looking for good communicator, with an understanding of dementia, a person who will support people to live well with their dementia. This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed team within the Plymouth Dementia Pathway
You will have an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their carers, which you will deliver through advice, information and our educational programme Livewell with Dementia (LWWD)
Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service. To be successful in this role you will have excellent non-judgmental communication skills as well as strong organisational and time management skills in order to manage your caseload of clients effectively. The successful applicant will also possess good IT skills and be able to travel independently across the Plymouth area
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS.
This role may not be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route, please refer to the Direct Gov website for more information with regards to eligibility.
Main duties of the job
You will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support and guidance to people with dementia and their carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of wellbeing, and putting them in more control of their lives. The service will be unique to each patient as it is based on their personal circumstances and requirements.
Following a diagnosis of dementia people will be automatically referred to post diagnostic sessions which will take place at various locations across Plymouth. The sessions will run weekly over four weeks and cover the following key issues:
My dementia,Staying me,My wellbeing,My future
Our sessions will be run by the Dementia Advisors who will assist to patients, with the creation of an individualised support plan which focuses on enhancing peoples wellbeing and current needs as well as forward planning around their dementia.
Key responsibilities:
To manage referrals, assisting patients in assessing their information and developing a support plan individual to the person.
To maintain and manage a case load
To provide information regarding local and national services, agencies and benefits available and where appropriate assist patients in accessing them
Facilitate the groups and patients to engage in the sessions, complete base Line questionnaires, evaluations and support plans.
Job Description and Person Specification attached
Informal enquiries to: Nicole Quinn Lead Advisor, Dementia Advisor Service on (01752) 435358 nicole.quinn1@nhs.net
About us
Livewell Southwest is an independent, award-winning social enterprise providing integrated health & social care services for people across Plymouth, South Hams & West Devon, as well as some specialist services for people living in parts of Devon & Cornwall. With teams in community hospitals, GP practices, sports centres, health & wellbeing hubs.
As an organisation with a strong social conscience, we always value being kind, respectful, inclusive, ambitious, responsible and collaborative. Transforming services to make them sustainable, ensuring that we value, support & empower each other.
We are committed to involving the people we care for, families & carers in everything that we do, working towards co-production where we can. Helping us to deliver the right care for people, in the right place & at the right time. By putting people at the centre of what we do, we ensure to support people to lead, healthy independent lives & be the very best at helping people to live well.
Valuing our employees making an investment in their development a priority. We offer:
Protected CPD time for registered staff
Various development pathways and ongoing regular training packages for all staff
Leadership & mentoring programmes
Access & funding for training including Care Certificate, Assistant Practitioners Course & Scholarship Into Nurse Training
A Robust Preceptorship
A bespoke induction programme
Existing members of the NHS Pension Scheme can continue their membership when they join the organisation.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities and duties of the post holder are:
To manage referrals coming in the service in liaison with service administration staff.
To make contact with people referred to the service within 2 weeks of their initial contact.
To support planning of and participate in post diagnostic group programmes and stand-alone education sessions. (There will be a requirement for occasional working at a weekend or evening to support the above).
To work with individuals with a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment or a Dementia and their supporters/carers, in the development of a support plan that is enabling and empowering and allows them to make choices that are meaningful for them.
To provide information regarding services and available support and where needed to help with access to these.
To maintain accurate and timely electronic and written records in relation to contact with users of the service in accordance with organisational policy and in best practice around data protection and governance principles.
When necessary seek support and guidance from other professionals within the service.
Provide support to people approaching the service for guidance and signposting around obtaining support or diagnosis.
To promote principles around living well with Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment and in a person centred manner.
Participate in service development and planning
Maintain health and safety of self and others through adhering to team and organisational guidance and policy.
Participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal with line manager or designated other team manager.
Participate in the evaluation of services provided and ensure that service users are given the opportunity to evaluate the service they have received.
Ensure that service users are reviewed in line with service requirements.
To use equipment, issued to post holder in line with their role, in a safe and appropriate manner and ensure that security of ssuch items is maintained.
6. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS
To work in a cohesive way with colleagues to ensure continuity of support for service users and service objectives are achieved.
To create and maintain relationships across organisations that support service users
To act at all times in such a way as to support a positive reputation of the service and instill confidence in users of the service.
Job description
Job responsibilities
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Key responsibilities and duties of the post holder are:
To manage referrals coming in the service in liaison with service administration staff.
To make contact with people referred to the service within 2 weeks of their initial contact.
To support planning of and participate in post diagnostic group programmes and stand-alone education sessions. (There will be a requirement for occasional working at a weekend or evening to support the above).
To work with individuals with a diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment or a Dementia and their supporters/carers, in the development of a support plan that is enabling and empowering and allows them to make choices that are meaningful for them.
To provide information regarding services and available support and where needed to help with access to these.
To maintain accurate and timely electronic and written records in relation to contact with users of the service in accordance with organisational policy and in best practice around data protection and governance principles.
When necessary seek support and guidance from other professionals within the service.
Provide support to people approaching the service for guidance and signposting around obtaining support or diagnosis.
To promote principles around living well with Dementia or Mild Cognitive Impairment and in a person centred manner.
Participate in service development and planning
Maintain health and safety of self and others through adhering to team and organisational guidance and policy.
Participate in regular supervision and annual appraisal with line manager or designated other team manager.
Participate in the evaluation of services provided and ensure that service users are given the opportunity to evaluate the service they have received.
Ensure that service users are reviewed in line with service requirements.
To use equipment, issued to post holder in line with their role, in a safe and appropriate manner and ensure that security of ssuch items is maintained.
6. COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS
To work in a cohesive way with colleagues to ensure continuity of support for service users and service objectives are achieved.
To create and maintain relationships across organisations that support service users
To act at all times in such a way as to support a positive reputation of the service and instill confidence in users of the service.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with statutory and voluntary agencies
- Experience of record keeping and report writing
- Experience working with people with Dementia and their carers
Desirable
- Experience of presentation within a group setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Good organising and time management skills
- Good communication skills
- An understanding of dementia
- An understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers
- Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Health & Safety, the Mental Capacity Act and the Care Act
- An understanding to the need for client confidentiality
Desirable
- Has attended training in relation to Dementia.
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel around city of Plymouth to a range of locations with appropriate equipment such as teaching equipment/resources and laptop computer
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Qualification Level 3 or evidence of equivalent experience
- Maths and English GCSE Grades 4 and above or equivalent
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with statutory and voluntary agencies
- Experience of record keeping and report writing
- Experience working with people with Dementia and their carers
Desirable
- Experience of presentation within a group setting
Knowledge
Essential
- Good organising and time management skills
- Good communication skills
- An understanding of dementia
- An understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers
- Knowledge of relevant legislation including the Health & Safety, the Mental Capacity Act and the Care Act
- An understanding to the need for client confidentiality
Desirable
- Has attended training in relation to Dementia.
Skills
Essential
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel around city of Plymouth to a range of locations with appropriate equipment such as teaching equipment/resources and laptop computer
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on own initiative
Qualifications
Essential
- Vocational Qualification Level 3 or evidence of equivalent experience
- Maths and English GCSE Grades 4 and above or equivalent
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
