Home-Based Dementia Care Support Worker

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker for the Older Persons Mental Health Community Team. The role involves delivering home-based support for people with dementia, and post-diagnostic follow-up alongside carers.

Applicants should hold a full UK driving licence with access to a car, and be eligible to work in the UK. The service operates weekdays, with flexible and proactive teamwork.”

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care.
• Literacy and numeracy skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Full UK driving licence (category B) and access to a car for full-time use.

Responsibilities

• Support people with dementia and their carers at home through post-diagnostic follow-up, signposting, carers' support and education.
• Support people with functional mental health problems and their carers at home through difficult periods, working with the wider team.
• Assist the duty nurse by answering incoming calls, making referrals and signposting to agencies.
• Review mental state and identify risks and safeguarding concerns.
• Carry out baseline physical observations.
• Develop care plans with patients and carers, setting goals for the period of care.
• Manage a caseload and record service user information accurately.
• Communicate effectively with the wider team.

Skills

Literacy and numeracy

Basic computer skills

Job description

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Healthcare Support Worker for the Older Persons Mental Health Community Team. The role involves delivering home-based support for people with dementia, and post-diagnostic follow-up alongside carers.

Applicants should hold a full UK driving licence with access to a car, and be eligible to work in the UK. The service operates weekdays, with flexible and proactive teamwork.”