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Job details
Reference
R001297
Date posted
12/05/2023
Application closing date
30/06/2023
Location
Motherwell
Salary
£29,058.97 - £32,169.27 per annum (pro rata for part time role)
Package
25 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays pro-rata, NEST Pension Scheme, Extensive Training Plan
Contractual hours
35
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Part time, Temporary
Attachments
Specialist Dementia Carer Link Worker.pdf
Specialist Dementia Carer Support Link Workers - North Lanarkshire
Job description
Contract:
3x full time positions and 1x part time position 21 hours a week until 31 March 2025
Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support family carers of people living with dementia?
If so, you can be part of a brand new Team of Specialist Dementia Carer Link Workers (SDC Link Workers) providing dementia expertise and support
to those affected by dementia, with a specific focus on family carers.
The aim of the role is to support family carers to understand the illness, and provide evidenced based intervention, practical advice and emotional support at all stages, including key transition points and bereavement.
Supporting our Lanarkshire locality, the post will be based within the Dementia Resource Centre in Motherwell but will focus on specific localities within North Lanarkshire ensuring that each area has a dedicated SDC Link Worker.
The SDC Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, Social Services, the NHS and other stakeholders.
Skills in using digital platforms are essential as we use a blended approach to support people that involve some virtual meetings and on-line groups.
Applicants must hold a recognised relevant professional qualification, have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects people and their families along with excellent communication skills, a warm flexible approach, combined with skills in empathy and relationship building.
In addition, you should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework or be able to evidence you are working towards its completion.
This post requires a full driving license and access to a car.
For a full job description and person specification please see the attachments section of this advert.
The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.
Interview date:
TBC
Role
Specialist Dementia Carer Support Link Workers - North Lanarkshire
Reference
R001297
Date posted
12/05/2023
Application closing date
30/06/2023
Location
Motherwell
Salary
£29,058.97 - £32,169.27 per annum (pro rata for part time role)
Package
25 days annual leave plus 11 public holidays pro-rata, NEST Pension Scheme, Extensive Training Plan
Contractual hours
35
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Part time, Temporary
Attachments
Specialist Dementia Carer Link Worker.pdf
Job description
Contract:
3x full time positions and 1x part time position 21 hours a week until 31 March 2025
Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support family carers of people living with dementia?
If so, you can be part of a brand new Team of Specialist Dementia Carer Link Workers (SDC Link Workers) providing dementia expertise and support
to those affected by dementia, with a specific focus on family carers.
The aim of the role is to support family carers to understand the illness, and provide evidenced based intervention, practical advice and emotional support at all stages, including key transition points and bereavement.
Supporting our Lanarkshire locality, the post will be based within the Dementia Resource Centre in Motherwell but will focus on specific localities within North Lanarkshire ensuring that each area has a dedicated SDC Link Worker.
The SDC Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, Social Services, the NHS and other stakeholders.
Skills in using digital platforms are essential as we use a blended approach to support people that involve some virtual meetings and on-line groups.
Applicants must hold a recognised relevant professional qualification, have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects people and their families along with excellent communication skills, a warm flexible approach, combined with skills in empathy and relationship building.
In addition, you should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework or be able to evidence you are working towards its completion.
This post requires a full driving license and access to a car.
For a full job description and person specification please see the attachments section of this advert.
The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.
Interview date:
TBC