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Support Worker

Employer
hireful
Location
Peterborough
Salary
£14,532.14 per annum (actual)
Closing date
6 Jul 2018

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Support Worker 

Join their team: you’ll take on dementia together 

Our client is the UK's leading dementia charity. They provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia. 

Position: Dementia Support Manager 
Location: Peterborough 
Contract type: Part Time, Permanent 
Hours: 25 per week 
Salary £14,532.14 per annum (actual) 
Closing date: 5PM on Friday 6th July. 
Interview date: TBC 
About the role: 

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the Dementia Resource Centre in Peterborough. They are looking for an individual who has experience in working with people in a social care background and preferably you will have some experience of working with people affected by dementia. You will be able to manage your time effectively and be self – motivated. 
They are looking for a well-motivated individual to be part of their Support Services working across Peterborough, providing information and support to people living with dementia and their carers. The purpose of the role is to help their service users to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and put them in more control of their lives. 
The Dementia Support Worker will support people with dementia and their carers to identify their needs and to access services. You will be required to manage referrals and maintain a caseload logging accurate, up to date support plans and contact records for service users. 
About you: 

You will possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) or demonstrable experience. The post holder will have a broad understanding of statutory and voluntary service provision and be able to travel the area independently. 
The successful applicant will have excellent communication skills, an understanding of delivering a service using a person centred approach and be able to travel independently across the Peterborough area. 
A good standard of IT skills would be desirable. 
You will have experience of face-to-face service delivery, a broad understanding of statutory and voluntary services, ensuring independence, choice and control for all those who access their service. 
You will possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) or have demonstrable experience and an understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers. The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS. 
Our client is committed to equal opportunities. 

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Social Care, Dementia Support Worker, Social Worker, Community Care, Care Assistant, Support Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Care Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, etc. 
This vacancy is being advertised by EasyWeb Recruitment, the UK’s leading Online Recruitment Agency. The services advertised by EasyWeb Recruitment are those of an employment agency. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief, and we confirm that we will gladly accept all applications.

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