Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to undertake the role of Dementia Support Worker and join our dedicated Nursing team on Ceiriog ward at Chirk Community Hospital.
This rewarding role will be to support Dementia patients during their stay in hospital. Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate care and compassion in providing support and care for patients.
Main duties of the job
The role will be to plan and carry out social/recreational activities with individuals and or groups of inpatients / service users on the ward. The candidate will have experience of dementia care and will be keen to assist in developing the service for the future.
This is a demanding role that requires commitment and a positive approach towards change. You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike.
The successful applicant will be supported to develop skills and ensure care of an exceptional standard is delivered.
Full time post at 37.5 hours a week.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ level 4 (or willing to work towards)
Experience
Essential
- Working in a caring environment
- Previous experience of working in a new setting, service development
- Experience of audit
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with elderly patients
Skills
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Can work in a stressful environment
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
- Able to undertake education and basic teaching of staff members, patients and carers
Knowledge
Essential
- Aware of the management of patients with dementia and the challenges associated with this
- Understands the need for confidentiality
- Aware of initiatives including 'this me' tip tree toolkit etc
Other
Desirable
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good standard of general education
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Desirable
- NVQ level 4 (or willing to work towards)
Experience
Essential
- Working in a caring environment
- Previous experience of working in a new setting, service development
- Experience of audit
Desirable
- Previous experience of working with elderly patients
Skills
Essential
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Can work in a stressful environment
Desirable
- Basic IT skills
- Able to undertake education and basic teaching of staff members, patients and carers
Knowledge
Essential
- Aware of the management of patients with dementia and the challenges associated with this
- Understands the need for confidentiality
- Aware of initiatives including 'this me' tip tree toolkit etc
Other
Desirable
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).
