Dementia Practitioner - 05047

West Berkshire Council; Newbury; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Local Government pension

Family friendly policies

Staff discounts

Wellbeing programme

Annual leave 27 days

Job summary

West Berkshire Council is seeking a Dementia Practitioner to join Willows Edge Care Home, providing compassionate, person-centred care to residents living with dementia and supporting night-time care operations. You will work with night and day teams, keep accurate records, respond to changes in residents’ wellbeing, and promote safety and dignity.

A commitment to safeguarding and excellent communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in dementia care or similar caring roles.
• Ability to work night shifts and be available for on-call as needed.
• Good communication with residents, families and staff.
• Commitment to person-centred care.
• Knowledge of DBS/safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to residents with dementia.
• Ensure safety and security of residents and respond to needs promptly.
• Collaborate with night care team to provide effective care and support.
• Monitor and maintain accurate records of residents' wellbeing.
• Communicate with daytime colleagues to ensure smooth handovers.

Skills

Dementia care

Night care experience

Communication

Teamwork

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care and support to individuals with dementiat? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated and skilled Dementia Practitioner to join our team at Willows Edge Care Home, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the well‑being and comfort of our residents.

About The Role

As the Dementia Practitioner, you will be responsible for:

• Delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents with dementia
• Ensuring the safety and security of residents, responding to their needs promptly
• Working collaboratively with the night care team to provide effective care and support
• Monitoring and maintaining accurate records of residents' well‑being and any significant changes
• Communicating with daytime colleagues to ensure smooth handovers and continuity of care

Fixed working pattern: Working every other Saturday and Sunday, or every Sunday.

About You

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• A genuine passion for working with individuals with dementia and a commitment to enhancing their quality of life
• Previous experience in a similar role, providing care and support during the night
• Sound knowledge of dementia care principles and best practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, demonstrating collaboration and mutual support
• A proactive and solution‑focused approach, with the ability to respond calmly to challenging situations

Why Work for West Berkshire Council?

West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As

• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service. (Pro rata for part time hours)

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

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For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Magdalena Pitney-Baxter on 01635 45252 or email [e-mail]

Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

This role involves regulated activity with adults at risk. As such, appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the relevant Barred List(s).

In this post you will be required to maintain continuous registration with the DBS Update Service for the duration of your employment.

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