Dementia Crisis Support Worker – Community Care

North East London NHS Foundation Trust; Corringham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in the UK seeks a motivated Support, Time & Recovery Worker to join their Dementia Crisis Support team. The role involves providing support to individuals living with dementia, requiring experience in community settings. You must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work flexibly across a broad area. Benefits include training opportunities and support from a caring team. This position requires commitment to high-quality care and an understanding of the emotional demands of the role.

Benefits

Regular support and training opportunities

High Cost Area Supplement

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide emotional and practical support to service users and carers.
• Demonstrated understanding of an enabling approach.
• Ability to address emotional demands through supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, advice, and treatment for service users and their carers.
• Support service users in their own homes to avoid hospital admissions.
• Facilitate the resolution of difficulties with proper interpersonal skills.

Skills

Experience with adults living with dementia

Good interpersonal skills

Time management skills

Ability to work on own initiative

Willingness to work unsocial hours

Education

Good General Education to GCSE or equivalent

Job description

A health service provider in the UK seeks a motivated Support, Time & Recovery Worker to join their Dementia Crisis Support team. The role involves providing support to individuals living with dementia, requiring experience in community settings. You must demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work flexibly across a broad area. Benefits include training opportunities and support from a caring team. This position requires commitment to high-quality care and an understanding of the emotional demands of the role.