Community Support Worker
- Recruiter
- Alzheimer's Society
- Location
- Blaenau Gwent
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 27 Jul 2018
- Closes
- 17 Aug 2018
- Sectors
- Education & Teaching, Support
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
About you
You will possess an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and have a good understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers.
You will also have experience in a care or support environment and providing one to one support to vulnerable people and experience of record keeping and/or report writing.
An ability to identify the needs and preferences of your service user will be just one of your key skills.
Being familiar with a computerised record system is desirable but a willingness to learn new skills is equally important.
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.
To find out more about the role, download a job description (which also includes the person specification) from the link below. For further information about the role you can also contact or telephone /.
You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it's like to be an employee at the Society.
Information about the application process: Once you click apply you will be asked to complete the following steps.
1. Pre-application: Input your details including name and email address to register your interest. Alzheimer's Society will use this information to keep in contact with you about your application and to send you future job alerts if you opt to receive them. By submitting this information you are indicating that you agree to this.
2. Download and complete an application form. An email with the application form will also be sent to you.
3. Email your completed application form to by 5pm on Thursday 16 th August.
If you're experiencing problems applying for this role please contact
Alzheimer's Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.
No CVs or agencies please.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Please note: Some of our roles may require a criminal records check. You can find our policy here.
You will possess an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent and have a good understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers.
You will also have experience in a care or support environment and providing one to one support to vulnerable people and experience of record keeping and/or report writing.
An ability to identify the needs and preferences of your service user will be just one of your key skills.
Being familiar with a computerised record system is desirable but a willingness to learn new skills is equally important.
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.
To find out more about the role, download a job description (which also includes the person specification) from the link below. For further information about the role you can also contact or telephone /.
You can also visit our Working for Us pages, which give you more information about what it's like to be an employee at the Society.
Information about the application process: Once you click apply you will be asked to complete the following steps.
1. Pre-application: Input your details including name and email address to register your interest. Alzheimer's Society will use this information to keep in contact with you about your application and to send you future job alerts if you opt to receive them. By submitting this information you are indicating that you agree to this.
2. Download and complete an application form. An email with the application form will also be sent to you.
3. Email your completed application form to by 5pm on Thursday 16 th August.
If you're experiencing problems applying for this role please contact
Alzheimer's Society embraces diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of our people. We are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities we serve and ensuring inclusion in everything we do.
No CVs or agencies please.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Please note: Some of our roles may require a criminal records check. You can find our policy here.