Please note this role is for Maternity Cover - 3 days per week.
Dementia Wellbeing Coordinator
Post diagnostic support such as opportunities to regularly meet with Peers in a relaxed, non-judgemental social setting are vital for people affected by dementia to live the life they want, meet new friends, share experiences, find coping strategies and plan for the future.
The Dementia Wellbeing Coordinator will facilitate all areas of the charity’s support groups, including dementia cafes, peer support groups, Singing Back the Memories and activity sessions. You will expertly facilitate the group to ensure all participants benefit from attending, promote wellbeing, and create a fun, friendly and informative atmosphere, whilst always upholding our values to ensure people affected by dementia are at the heart of all you do.
You will enjoy working as part of a wider team that works together to champion the rights of people affected by dementia to participate in family and community life.
There will be travelling required for this role; the majority of the sessions facilitated will be in the Dartford, Gravesend or Swanley areas, however, we facilitate our monthly Singing Back the Memories group in Sittingbourne and Swale.
The Role Responsibilities
1. Facilitate dementia cafes, support groups and activity sessions across Dartford, Gravesend and Swanley with the assistance of a volunteer team, creating a friendly and supportive environment that encourages the people we support to create their own outside networks in addition to our facilitated groups.
2. Empower people living with Dementia to take control of their group and support them to participate in discussions and activities.
3. Provide relevant information, advice, and guidance to the person living with dementia and their carer/ family.
4. Deliver peer support, assess suitability, conduct regular reviews, and implement the exit strategy, referring on to other appropriate support services when required.
5. Conduct impact assessments and reviews.
6. Keep in regular contact with the people attending the groups using all methods of communication, Telephone, email, text.
7. Conduct home visits (when necessary) to assess the suitability of person wanting to attend, promote group support and discuss the benefits it offers.
8. Work in partnership with key stakeholders and ensure effective delivery of all sessions inviting guest speakers of interest.
9. Update Salesforce CRM system to record all communication and groups events on a daily basis. Maintain all administration tasks using Microsoft and SharePoint.
10. Deliver a person-centred approach, providing emotional and practical support to those living with dementia and their carers. Identify when to escalate issues to a Dementia Coordinator or external agency.
11. Conduct risk assessments, maintain health and safety of the group by following ADSS policies and procedures, agreeing the ground rules with the group members.
12. Use internal and external social media platforms to promote the groups and associated activities.
13. Proactively engage with training, regular supervision and team meetings.
14. Promote and protect confidentiality and dignity in all areas of the organisation.
This role description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements of the post holder. The Chief Executive Officer may stipulate other reasonable requirements.
Experience
* A background in social care or public health is preferred, with a strong understanding of health promotion principles.
* Being able to sing is not necessary! We facilitate our Singing groups for fun, laughter and evoking memories - we are not a choir.
* Experience in public speaking and delivering content to diverse audiences OR the confidence to engage an audience.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
* Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships across all levels of the organisation and foster a supportive environment for employee wellbeing.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: £14,625.00 per year
Expected hours: 22.5 per week
Benefits:
* Company events
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Day shift
Education:
* GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* Health and Social Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 03/01/2025
Reference ID: PDS MAT COVER
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