Support Worker
- Recruiter
- Anonymous
- Location
- Welwyn Garden City
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 11 Jun 2018
- Closes
- 22 Jun 2018
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Support
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Support Worker
Unite with us against dementia
Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.
Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: South West, Hertfordshire
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent (subject to funding)
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: GBP21,362 per annum (actual)
Closing date: Midday on Thursday 21st June
Interview date: Friday 29th June
About the role:
Alzheimer's Society delivers one to one dementia support in Hertfordshire as part of Hertfordshire County Council's community dementia support services. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the service delivery model for one to one dementia support working as part of the community team.
You will provide support, information and guidance to people with dementia and their carers helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. Information and support may be by phone, email, letter, or face to face, at the service user's home or other appropriate location.
Travel is required within South West Herts for this role, therefore applicants should be able to travel independently.
About you:
We are looking for individuals educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent (or demonstrable experience) with the following skills (Those marked with a * are desirable):
- Good organisation and time management skills
- Good communication skills
- An understanding of dementia
- An understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers *
- Experience of working with statutory and voluntary agencies *
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Health & Safety and the Mental Capacity Act *
- Experience of record keeping and report writing
- An understanding of the need for client confidentiality
Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely. All contributing to a strong work life balance.
We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
Alzheimer's Society is committed to equal opportunities.
You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Social Care, Dementia Support Worker, Social Worker, Community Care, Care Assistant, Support Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Care Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.
This vacancy is being advertised by EasyWeb Recruitment, the UK's leading Online Recruitment Agency. The services advertised by EasyWeb Recruitment are those of an employment agency. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief, and we confirm that we will gladly accept all applications
Unite with us against dementia
Alzheimer's Society is the UK's leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.
Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: South West, Hertfordshire
Contract type: Full Time, Permanent (subject to funding)
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: GBP21,362 per annum (actual)
Closing date: Midday on Thursday 21st June
Interview date: Friday 29th June
About the role:
Alzheimer's Society delivers one to one dementia support in Hertfordshire as part of Hertfordshire County Council's community dementia support services. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of the service delivery model for one to one dementia support working as part of the community team.
You will provide support, information and guidance to people with dementia and their carers helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. Information and support may be by phone, email, letter, or face to face, at the service user's home or other appropriate location.
Travel is required within South West Herts for this role, therefore applicants should be able to travel independently.
About you:
We are looking for individuals educated to NVQ level 3 or equivalent (or demonstrable experience) with the following skills (Those marked with a * are desirable):
- Good organisation and time management skills
- Good communication skills
- An understanding of dementia
- An understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers *
- Experience of working with statutory and voluntary agencies *
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Health & Safety and the Mental Capacity Act *
- Experience of record keeping and report writing
- An understanding of the need for client confidentiality
Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely. All contributing to a strong work life balance.
We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer's Society.
Alzheimer's Society is committed to equal opportunities.
You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Social Care, Dementia Support Worker, Social Worker, Community Care, Care Assistant, Support Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Care Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, etc.
This vacancy is being advertised by EasyWeb Recruitment, the UK's leading Online Recruitment Agency. The services advertised by EasyWeb Recruitment are those of an employment agency. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief, and we confirm that we will gladly accept all applications