Dementia Services Co-ordinator
Job Summary
Contract Type:
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Advert Start Date:
08/05/2024
Advert End Date:
29/05/2024 23:59
Job Category:
Social Work - Adult Service
Employment Location:
NE8 1AS
Further Information
Our Organisation
Age UK Gateshead is a charitable organisation run by people for people. At Age UK Gateshead, we deliver services for older people within the different communities across Gateshead.
This role
This is a highly responsible position, which listens and responds to the needs and aspirations of individual customers and carers within our Dementia settings.
To manage and share with staff in meeting the personal care needs of service users, in a way that respects dignity of the individual and promotes independence.
To help maintain the physical environment of the Dementia Hub and to assist with the general day to day activities in a way that meets the needs and interests of the customers ensuring the centre is vibrant, welcoming and caring.
To oversee the delivery of our Maintaining our Dementia links provision.
Demonstrate an understanding and awareness of the policies and procedures of Age UK Gateshead, ensuring that they are maintained at all times.
Responsibilities
• To escort/ drive Age UK Gateshead (AUKG) vehicles when required in accordance with AUKG policies and procedures.
• To ensure the care and safety of customers alighting and exiting transport and during journeys.
• To help customers, by using planned care, with all personal care tasks, mobility problems and assisting in the use of care aids.
• Complete home visits and risk assessments and ensure service activities align to personal interests.
• Help in the promotion of cognitive and physical activities for customers through outings, conversation and other activities such as music, reading, writing, hobbies and recreational interests, reminiscence.
• To assist in setting tables; serving and cooking meals; supporting customers over meal times, preparing meals; to washing up and undertaking cleaning duties as required.
• To read and record accurate daily activities/wellbeing of customers in their personal files, take part in staff and other training and meetings as required.
• To observe customers’ personal and organisational confidentiality at all levels.
• To participate in training courses and activities as required
• To provide clear staff rotas across the services at last 2 weeks in advance
• To handle and record daily monies in accordance with the policies /procedures.
• To assume responsibility for the security and safety of the building.
• To support and coordinate the Dementia Links Team and monitor their outputs , maintain communication with GP surgeries and ensure dementia registers are accessed and up-to-date
• To carry out other reasonable duties at the request of the Director or CEO
• The above list is an example of support; it is not an exhaustive list
Person specification and Qualifications
Experience and qualifications
• Experience caring for vulnerable people.
• Experience being a team leader
• Delivering a service and maintaining quality work.
• A Full drivers licence and ability to drive a minibus
• Health and safety
• Moving and handling certificate
• Risk assessment
• Health and social care
Please note the experience and qualifications is desirable but not necessary to apply for this role.
The person we’re looking for will:
• Be able to communicate effectively with vulnerable people
• Successfully lead a team
• Have a positive can do attitude
• Clearly communication skills
• Adhere to the standards and conduct required by Age UK Gateshead
• Have experience of working with people with multiple health challenges
• Be passionate about care and making a difference.
• Be well-organised with an ability to handle a busy workload and prioritise effectively;
• Understand the needs of older people and address their needs on an individual basis
• Adhere to Age UK Gateshead’s policies and procedures
• Be able to work as part of a team an independently
• A good level of Numeracy and literacy skills.
• Daily report writing
• Able to work as part of a team as well as unsupervised
• Sensitivity to customer and carer requirements
• Ability to be tolerant and tactful
• A good listener and communicator
• Be able maintain good time keeping and stick to a schedule.
• Be able to thrive under pressure and bring people together
• Build and maintain a positive flagship service.
• Understand the importance of confidentiality and maintain appropriate confidentiality at all times
The ability to drive is a role requirement
Other Information
• Contract initially for 12 months (with potential to be extended) subject to six months probationary period and continued funding
• 25 days holiday p.a. pro rata (plus public holidays)
• 3% contributory pension scheme after 3 months
• Salaries are paid direct into your bank account on 21st of each month
• This post will require an enhanced DBS disclosure
If you are interested please send a copy of your CV across to jobs@ageukgateshead.org.uk and if you have any questions please call Donna Taylor on 0191 477 3559