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Are you passionate about improving the lives of individuals with dementia? Do you have the skills and expertise to provide high-quality care and support to those living with this condition? If so, West Berkshire Council has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Adult Social Care Team as a Dementia Practitioner.
Responsibilities
As a Dementia Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering specialist dementia care within our Birchwood Care Home. Reporting to the Deputy Manager, you will be responsible for:
* Providing expert advice and guidance on dementia care to both residents and colleagues
* Conducting assessments of individual needs and developing-person-centred care plans
* Ensuring the highest standards of care are maintained, promoting dignity and independence
* Supporting residents and their families through the challenges associated with dementia
* Implementing evidence-based interventions to enhance the well-being of individuals
* Collaborating with external professionals to ensure comprehensive care delivery
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
* A thorough understanding of dementia and its impact on individuals
* Experience in providing direct care and support to people with dementia
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships
* Strong assessment and care planning abilities
* The capacity to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
* Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices in dementia care
* A compassionate and empathetic approach, demonstrating respect for individuals' rights
Benefits
West Berkshire Council is committed to supporting and developing its employees. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of excellent employment benefits, including:
* Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-19.00
* Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
* Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
* Generous Local Government pension scheme
* Family friendly policies
* A range of local discounts
* Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
* You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Liam Lewis at Liam.Lewis1@westberks.gov.uk
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
If you are passionate about dementia care and want to make a difference in the lives of individuals, apply now to join our dedicated team at West Berkshire Council. West Berkshire Council is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified individuals.
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Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How To Apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.
All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
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