Wellbeing & Dementia Lead- Part Time

PILGRIMS' FRIEND SOCIETY; Worthing; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated care organization in Worthing is seeking a Wellbeing and Dementia Lead to enhance the quality of care for residents. The role involves overseeing staff relationships and ensuring a nurturing environment based on Christian values. Ideal candidates will have nursing experience, empathy for older people, and leadership skills. This part-time position offers flexible working hours, training, and various employee perks.

Benefits

Training & development

Paid DBS checks

Flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in caring or nursing.
• Experience leading or managing a team.
• Ability to support individuals with unique needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide a loving environment for residents.
• Implement the Way We Care Programme.
• Support the spiritual life of the home.

Skills

Empathy

Caring for older people

Team leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Are you outgoing and cheerful, and do you feel fulfilled when you have lifted others\' spirits? We are looking for a committed Christian with a heart for older people and a keenness to deliver The Way We Care Programme which encompasses our approach to the care of our residents. We have a fantastic new job opportunity at Koinonia, where the Wellbeing and Dementia Lead will oversee the building of relationships between staff and those we care for - prioritising a family model of care throughout the home. This role requires evangelical Christian faith as an Occupational Requirement under the Equality Act 2010.

Koinonia Christian Care Home is a cosy care home located in Worthing that specialises in dementia care.

Responsibilities

• To care for our family members/residents, by providing a loving and caring environment and maintaining the Christian ethos that is so important to them;
• To embrace The Way We Care Model. This means providing the highest quality of care possible addressing Mind, Body and Spirit - The Whole Person;
• To take responsibility for The Way We Care Programme, developing all levels of staff competency, understand and practice the philosophy of seeing the person first, whilst celebrating their strengths and supporting their unique Spiritual, Emotional and Physical needs;
• To provide a working environment where each member of staff feels that they are part of the team with something to contribute and the opportunity to develop their personal skills, knowing their ideas are listened to and acted upon when the ideas are enriching the lives of those we care for;
• To prioritise and support the spiritual life of the home, both for family members/residents and the staff making it possible for all family members/residents to carry on enjoying the special relationship with the Lord Jesus at their own pace and in their own way.
• To understand and implement The Way We Care with eight foundational principles:

1. Every person is a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual being.
2. People are made for the community.
3. Every person has a unique role to play in life.
4. All families are made up of different people with different skills and abilities.
5. Building and growing relationships are an important part of life.
6. Every person\'s opinion about what happens to them is valid.
7. Every person\'s role is important, regardless of their capability.
8. Every person has been lovingly and uniquely created.

We are committed to seeing the whole person - the history, the experiences, the joys and the sorrows of life, and to knowing who the important people are who make up the bundle of each person\'s living.

Caring or nursing experience;

Experience leading or managing a team;

You have empathy and enjoy working with older people;

You are able to support individuals with unique and diverse needs;

You have a positive, open and warm personality;

You desire to make others happy with a genuine love for all people and a positive outlook on life;

You will be a companion and friend to all of the people we care for - with or without dementia;

You are able to work with teams and individuals and be willing to take on any task to provide an excellent level of care;

You are well-organised, adaptable and practical.

Employment details

• A Part-time Contract (approximately 21 hours over 5 days a week).
• Get paid for doing your training!
• Training & development
• Career development: Whether you are starting your career or looking to expand your skills.
• Paid DBS checks
• Being part of our friendly and committed staff team
• Assigned buddy
• Ongoing support from management
• Flexible working: various working hours
• Team events
• Pension scheme
• Care Friends referral
• Medicash
• Perkbox - including an Employee assistance programme.
• Long-standing service rewards
• Birthday rewards