Job Ref: 212867010

Date: 2020-12-07 11:07:23

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Support Worker

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.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

We are looking for a well-motivated person with excellent communication and people skills to work as part of the team in Milton Keynes delivering dementia support in all areas of Milton Keynes, helping to maintain independence for people affected by dementia, improving sense of well-being, and putting people in more control of their lives.

You will be managing referrals and maintaining a caseload logging accurate, completing information assessments, up to date support plans and records for service users. You will also be helping to support our existing Activity Group, Carer`s Group and Singing for the Brain virtual services and therefore experience of working with groups is desirable. You will also be working with volunteers who are an essential part of our organisation.

Support Worker Requirements:

Excellent communication skills are a must. You will also need to possess an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) and have good IT skills. Your caseload will be varied so we are looking for someone with the right mix of enthusiasm, professionalism and flexibility who is able and willing to work in a variety of settings. You will be responsible for your own caseload, so your ability to manage your own time effectively will be essential. If you have a passion for supporting people affected by dementia and want to be involved, then we would love to hear from you.

Please note that due to current restrictions in relation to Covid-19 pandemic our dementia support workers are working from home and the support service is restricted to telephone and online. The post will become community based as restrictions are lifted.

About Alzheimer’s Society:

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.

Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Milton Keynes
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 35 per week
Salary: £19,964 – £20,770 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing Date: 17 December 2020
Interview Date: 8 January 2021

You may have experience of the following: Dementia Support Worker, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Mental Health, Dementia, etc

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