Dementia Ambassador
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Awst 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 09 Medi 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Hartlepool, TS27 4LH |
| Cwmni: | Maria Mallaband Care Group |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | VA008693 |
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About the Role
Salary - £30,000 PA
Type – Permanent
Hours – Full time (37.5 hours)
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to support the further development of our Dementia Care services as we look to support those people living in our homes and with a dementia. At MMCG we are committed to continuously look to enhance the lifestyle of our residents, whilst ensuring that our teams are supported to enable them to deliver truly person-centred care.
Therefore, we have introduced this role to support and upskill home teams to deliver exceptional care to those living with us. This is a varied role, which will involve working directly with residents to meet both their physical and emotional needs; building relationships and finding those commonalities which can enhance the residents’ experience; working alongside your colleagues to role model best practice, providing information, advice, and guidance where required.
You will report directly into your Home Manager, supported by our MMCG Dementia Development Lead, plus a wider network of Dementia Ambassadors across the organisation.
About you
Your experience of working to support people living with dementia is essential. You will need an understanding of the changes that dementia can have both on a person’s abilities and needs; how to find strategies to best support them; and to then support the team with making the relevant changes to care planning.
You will need strong communication, coaching and interpersonal skills and feel confident with supporting the team, delivering training workshops and demonstrating how to put newfound knowledge and skills into practice.
A level 3 vocational qualification in Health and Social Care is preferred.
In return for this you will receive a competitive salary package plus:
- Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
- Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
- Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
- An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill
- Free criminal record checks
- Pension Scheme with Nest
- Flexible working patterns
- Cycle to work scheme**
- Service recognition
- Training support and development opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Wellbeing support
- Discounted gym membership
*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.
**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage
Yohden Care Complex
Yohden Hall Care Complex is a versatile care facility divided into three units offering specialist care. Nursing care is offered at Yohden Hall; Yohden Lodge provides dementia nursing care; and a residential unit, Yohden Court, is available for service users with learning difficulties. Respite stays and day care are also available. En-suite bedrooms are available and a modern lounge and dining rooms are provided on each unit. The care complex boasts a variety of features and facilities, including a hairdressing salon and an on-site bar. Residents can take advantage of extensive outdoor areas including secure gardens, a vegetable patch, and a large conservatory and patio area. Individuals are treated with respect and dignity by the care team at Yohden. Team members work hard to provide a person-centred programme of care, creating a warm and friendly environment. Residents are provided with a full programme of creative and fun activities, entertainment and events to choose from, organised by the home's activities coordinators and with access to its own minibus, residents are able to enjoy day trips outs. A copy of the home's brochure is available to view instantly by clicking the 'Request a Brochure' button above and completing the form. Hard copies are available upon request. Yohden operates an open door policy and a member of staff will be available at any time to show visitors around the home and answer any queries.
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