Detailed job description and main responsibilities The "must haves" for you to be considered for this role: Have experience of supporting older adults with mental health needs including dementia. Be able to work shifts -a combination of 9-5pm or 11-7pm, including one weekend 9-3pm once a month Be a team player, demonstrating you are highly motived and compassionate Hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car for work purposes, including carrying patients and carers as passengers For further information about the role, please see attached job description and person specification. We strongly encourage you to review how you meet the criteria in the person specification and write about this point-by-point in your supporting statement for the best chance of being shortlisted. We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our commitment to inclusion is reflected in our accreditations: Race Equality Matters Silver Trailblazer, Neurodiversity in Business Corporate Member, Disability Confident Leader, Carer Confident Level 2, and the Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award. Reasonable adjustments will be provided to candidates as needed. Please note, if we receive a high number of applications, we may close this role earlier than the advertised closing date, so please submit your application as soon as possible. Person specification Education/Qualifications/Training Essential criteria Good level of education Experience Essential criteria Paid or unpaid direct care experience Working with older people with mental health problems including dementia Experience in dealing with challenging behaviour Desirable criteria Work in a multi- disciplinary environment Community working experience Have experience of therapeutic group work with older adults Knowledge, skills & abilities Essential criteria Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal & written communication Ability to prioritise & manage demanding workload Ability to deal with sensitive issue & manage conflict situation Computer literate Ability to work on own initiative and/or within a team Intervention & outcome monitoring skills Ability to drive & have the use of a car Desirable criteria Knowledge of mental health legislation Knowledge in risk assessment Ability to manage stress Personal Qualities Essential criteria Flexible & innovative Proactive & dynamic Well organised and highly motivated Commitment to equal opportunity These are the values that we live by at Berkshire Healthcare: Caring for and about you is our top priority Committed to providing good quality, safe services working Together with you to develop innovative solutions We welcome people who share these values to come and work for us. Please find attached the behaviour framework that underpins these values for this job role. At Berkshire Healthcare, we foster an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. Watch our careers video to learn more. We welcome talent from all backgrounds and offer guaranteed interviews to disabled applicants and armed forces community members who meet the minimum criteria. Please note we may close positions before the advertised date. If you need help with your application, please contact us on recruitment.enquiriesberkshire.nhs.uk Once you have applied, please check your email regularly for updates. All appointments are subject to NHS Employment Checks, and false information may result in withdrawal of offers. For information on how we store your information, please review our privacy statement. No agencies, please. Employer certification / accreditation badges Applicant requirements You must have appropriate UK professional registration. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service. Application numbers This vacancy may close early if it receives a high number of applications. Please complete and submit your application in good time to avoid disappointment. Documents to download Job Description and Person Specification (PDF, 344.4KB) Value Based Recruitment Behaviour Framework (PDF, 454.2KB) Working for us (PDF, 766.8KB) Please Read - Help with your application form (PDF, 280.8KB)