Job responsibilities
JOB PURPOSE -This role is on a fixed term contract of 1 year.
The post holder will be a member of the CARIAD Team
within The Hospice of the Valleys and be a single point of access for short
break requests within Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent.
To assess the needs of carers and
provide a flexible short break service, arranged at the request of the carer
including providing 1-1 sits and the coordination and facilitation of groups.
ROLE OF DEPARTMENT
The aim of the CARIAD service is to provide high
quality care for people with dementia and their families who are experiencing
complex symptoms that are not being effectively managed by generalist
practitioners. This work aims to enable them to remain in their identified
preferred place of care, avoiding unnecessary admission to hospital.
The purpose of
the AMSER project (this role) is to
provide a flexible short break service, arranged at the request of the carer.Support and facilitate choice and the fulfilment
of the wishes of people with dementia and their carers.
SCOPE AND RANGE
To develop
innovative ways of working to ensure positive outcomes for those receiving the
service.
To represent
and promote the service in relevant multi agency meetings.
To ensure the
transfer of knowledge and sharing of best practice across the Team and Services.
To ensure
effective partnership working and engagement to achieve and deliver these
objectives.
To assess the
need for and provide a flexible short break service, arranged at the request of
the carer.
MAIN TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Be the Single
Point of Access for Short break requests within Torfaen & Blaenau Gwent.
To co-ordinate
the promotion of the Your Time, Your Choice project within Torfaen through
social media, printed literature at various outlets including associated groups
and facilities, Memory Assessment Service Clinics and GP practices.
To engage with
carers and asses their short breaks needs and suitability to the service using
an agreed assessment referral form developed by a working group.
Notify
Safeguarding officers should the carers needs require further intervention.
Initiate
follow-up contact with the client following their short break provision to
evaluate their experience.
To build a
professional relationship with service users and their families and to use that
relationship to safeguard and promote positive outcomes.
To update and
maintain accurate records of service provision and clients details via Charity
Log and other relevant systems.
To utilise
Charity log for scheduling of short breaks provision.
Regularly meet
with and feedback to CARIAD Team Lead and Age Connects Torfaen Management Team.
Prepare monthly
reports and case studies to the CARIAD Team Lead in line with the outcomes and
objectives of the project.
Prepare
necessary reporting and statistical information for Carers Trust Wales.
To provide a
minimum of 8 hours service delivery involving a mixture of home visits and or
delivery of group activities.
To be able to
work in the community in times of absence and provide cover for short breaks
services, to ensure the smooth operation of the pilot.
Provide
validation service and evaluation reporting of the project using the agreed
evaluation method.
Escalate any
queries as necessary to CARIAD Team Lead.
To attend
supervisions, either on a one-to-one basis, or as part of a group in accordance
with Hospice of the Valleys policy and guidelines.
Knowledge of local services is desirable as
signposting to other services/agencies is required where appropriate.
The service also provides support through
group settings. Therefore, this role will include the responsibility of
organising a peer support group that offers stimulating and reminiscent
activities for people with a dementia diagnosis.
The Cariad
service is a bespoke and unique service that prides itself on the gold service
we deliver. The service is always looking for ways to develop and improve and
therefore it is imperative that the post holder is able to identify and
evidence other areas of need and enable the development of the service in line
with this need.
SCOPE AND RANGE
To develop
innovative ways of working to ensure positive outcomes for those receiving
the service.
To represent
and promote the service in relevant multi agency meetings.
To ensure the
transfer of knowledge and sharing of best practice across the Team and
Services.
To ensure
effective partnership working and engagement to achieve and deliver these
objectives.
To assess the
need for and provide a flexible short break service, arranged at the request
of the carer.
MAIN TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Be the Single
Point of Access for Short break requests within Torfaen & Blaenau Gwent.
To
co-ordinate the promotion of the Your Time, Your Choice project within
Torfaen through social media, printed literature at various outlets including
associated groups and facilities, Memory Assessment Service Clinics and GP
practices.
To engage
with carers and asses their short breaks needs and suitability to the service
using an agreed assessment referral form developed by a working group.
Notify
Safeguarding officers should the carers needs require further intervention.
Initiate
follow-up contact with the client following their short break provision to
evaluate their experience.
To build a
professional relationship with service users and their families and to use
that relationship to safeguard and promote positive outcomes.
To update and
maintain accurate records of service provision and clients details via
Charity Log and other relevant systems.
To utilise
Charity log for scheduling of short breaks provision.
Regularly
meet with and feedback to CARIAD Team Lead and Age Connects Torfaen
Management Team.
Prepare
monthly reports and case studies to the CARIAD Team Lead in line with the
outcomes and objectives of the project.
Prepare
necessary reporting and statistical information for Carers Trust Wales.
To provide a
minimum of 8 hours service delivery involving a mixture of home visits and or
delivery of group activities.
To be able to
work in the community in times of absence and provide cover for short breaks
services, to ensure the smooth operation of the pilot.
Provide
validation service and evaluation reporting of the project using the agreed
evaluation method.
Escalate any
queries as necessary to CARIAD Team Lead.
To attend
supervisions, either on a one-to-one basis, or as part of a group in
accordance with Hospice of the Valleys policy and guidelines.
Knowledge of local services is desirable
as signposting to other services/agencies is required where appropriate.
The service also provides support through
group settings. Therefore, this role will include the responsibility of
organising a peer support group that offers stimulating and reminiscent
activities for people with a dementia diagnosis.
The Cariad
service is a bespoke and unique service that prides itself on the gold
service we deliver. The service is always looking for ways to develop and
improve and therefore it is imperative that the post holder is able to
identify and evidence other areas of need and enable the development of the
service in line with this need.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRE
You require a good general level of
education and an ability to work on own initiative and experience of working
in a supportive role and goal planning.
Experience of working directly with people
affected by a dementia diagnosis, their carers and those affected by the
diagnosis.
An understanding of dementia and the
rights of people with dementia and their carers.
An understanding of carers assessments.
An understanding of procedures relating to
safeguarding adults and children.
Experience of working within an
unpredictable, ever changing multi-agency setting.
Communicate respectfully in an open,
accurate, straightforward and confidential way with colleagues.
Ability to organise and facilitate groups.
Ability to identify learning needs in
others, and to utilise education opportunities.
Ability to demonstrate contribution to
policy development.
Basic level competence in the standard
range of IT programs.
Able to demonstrate effective
interpersonal and communication skills.
PRACTICE, EDUCATION &
SERVICE DEVELOPMENT
To take personal responsibility for keeping up to date with
legislation, research findings and practice knowledge, including attendance
at appropriate training as required by the Hospice of the Valleys.
Work to maintain the values and aims of the Hospice of the
Valleys and work in line with required policies and procedures.
Practice and promote confidentiallty at all times,
complying with the Hospices GDPR policies appropriate to your area of work.
Contribute
to training and practice development.
To support the provision of learning opportunities.
To comply with Gwent Safeguarding
Boards Safeguarding procedures and practice.
Demonstrate efficient time
management and flexible attitude to working patterns.
To ensure the maintenance of such
records and management information systems as appropriate.
Positively commit to Hospice of
the Valleys performance management process including annual appraisals and
one to one meetings, taking responsibility for personal and professional
development.
Treat everyone with respect and
dignity.
Maintain a professional, friendly
and positive influence, maintaining awareness of how your behaviour can
affect and influence the behaviour of others.
To represent Hospice of the
Valleys in the community and public domain as appropiate.
Contribute toward clinical and
corporate governance agendas as appropriate.
