Dementia Ambassador

Maria Mallaband Care Group; Ripon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cashback health plan

Early Pay

Discount platform

Tastecard discounts

Criminal record checks

Nest pension

Flexible working

Cycle to work

Training support

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Gym membership

Job summary

Maria Mallaband Care Group is seeking a Dementia Care Development role in Ripon to enhance dementia care across our homes. You will work directly with residents, build relationships and model best practice with a supportive Dementia Ambassadors network.

You will report to the Home Manager and Dementia Development Lead, delivering guidance, coaching and training to care teams to improve resident experiences and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, coaching and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Experience supporting people living with dementia and adapting care plans.
• A Level 3 Health and Social Care qualification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support to residents to meet physical and emotional needs.
• Support home teams to deliver person-centred care and update care planning.
• Deliver training workshops and share best practices with staff.
• Mentor and guide colleagues to embed new skills in daily care.

Skills

Communication

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Dementia care

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

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