Job overview
Main duties of the job
To provide responsive, individualized information, support and signposting service to people with memory loss and an early diagnosis of dementia, who are not in secondary care services, or subject to care coordination as part of the Mental Health Measure. Developing and maintaining excellent communications with primary care in the community network clusters, at the interface between primary care, integrated community services and secondary care services, the post holder will offer high quality information advice and support to people their families and carers affected by the early stages of memory loss and dementia. Responding to referrals from primary care professionals or members of the integrated community network teams, the community resource team, and professionals within Older Peoples Mental Health Services
Working for our organisation
We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.
As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.
You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.
There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.
We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.
Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.
If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached job description and person specification for a detailed outline of the job requirements. This is available for you bilingually, in English and Welsh.
Person specification
Essential Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential criteria
1. A minimum of 4 GCSEs (Grade A – C) which must include English language or the Welsh equivalent
2. Quality Credit Framework qualification at level 3 e.g. NVQ or OCN related to Health & Social Care and/or equivalent experience
3. Documented evidence of continuous development and participation in training activities both internal and external relevant to working with people affected by dementia.
4. Knowledge of dementia and how this may impact on the physical, psychological and social aspect of the person’s life as well is their family and carers, and be able to demonstrate how to support people living with these issues
Desirable criteria
5. Developing knowledge of how dementia affects people’s daily lives and have experience of working with a range of statutory and voluntary agencies linked to mental health/dementia services
Essential Experience
Essential criteria
6. Experience of working with individuals or in groups of people affected by memory loss or with a diagnosis of dementia
7. Have experience of working in inter-agency or multidisciplinary team settings
8. General health, safety and risk awareness, with the ability to relate this to individual circumstances, analyse actual risk and take appropriate actions
Desirable criteria
9. Experience of working in the community or in mental health care settings
Essential Aptitude and abilities
Essential criteria
10. Adhere to and can demonstrate SBU Values & Behaviours
11. Good communication and interpersonal literacy and numeracy skills with effective verbal communication skills with people from diverse backgrounds
12. The ability to work with people and support them to manage change, demonstrate self-motivation and possess effective organisational skills
13. Ability to travel across a determined area working with a number of people (preferably a car owner/driver in possession of a full UK driving licence) and giving high quality information advice and carry out relevant support tasks
14. Computer skills e.g. use of Microsoft 365 (Teams, Word, Excel, Powerpoint etc) and Data inputting
15. Ability to work as part of a team and awareness of team dynamics.
16. Effective written communication skills and ability to keep accurate and legible documentation
17. Ability to work collaboratively at the interface between primary and secondary third sector services
18. Demonstrate a motivated, committed and enthusiastic approach, with a commitment to maximising the quality of advice, care and support delivered
19. Demonstrate enthusiasm and commitment to meet the needs of people living with the effects of dementia as well as their family and carers
20. Flexible and adaptable and be self-motivated.
21. Good time management and ability to use initiative appropriately
22. Ability to promote a professional image of the organisation
Desirable criteria
23. Welsh Language Skills are desirable levels 1 to 5 in understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in Welsh
Other Essential Criteria
Essential criteria
24. Ability to travel within geographical area.
25. Able to work hours flexibly.
26. Satisfactory Enhanced DBS clearance including an Adults and Childrens Barred List check (as relevant to the Post
Swansea Bay University Health Board is committed to supporting its staff and processes to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing service users experience. In our commitment to increase the number of staff able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
Equality remains at the centre of the Health Boards policy-making, service delivery and employment practices. We value the diversity of our staff and welcome applications from people from protected groups under the Equality Act 2010, this specifically includes age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/reassignment, race, religion, disability, pregnancy and maternity and marriage and civil partnership.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
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.
Welsh language skills are desirable