An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Kingsley Ward Team, our inpatient dementia assessment unit at Hollins Park Hospital, Warrington. Our ward provides a high standard of assessment and treatment for individuals with Dementia and BPSD (Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia).
You will gain valuable experience and skills across the field of Dementia, integrating both physical and mental health aspects.
You should be motivated to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with dementia. Essential qualities for this role include passion, empathy, strong communication skills, and excellent teamwork.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an Interview/Assessment on 29th May.
Responsibilities:
1. Carry out assigned duties involving direct care and observation of service users under the guidance and indirect supervision of qualified staff.
2. Report to qualified staff any observations related to activities, leisure, mental state, and risk factors.
3. Work with service users on an individual and group basis as outlined in the care plan and directed by the appropriate lead professional.
Mersey Care is one of the largest trusts providing physical and mental health services in the North West, serving over 1.4 million people across our region. We are also commissioned for services covering the North West, North Wales, and the Midlands.
We offer specialist inpatient and community services supporting physical and mental health, including inpatient mental health, learning disability, addiction, and brain injury services. Mersey Care is one of only three trusts in the UK offering high secure mental health facilities.
Our core commitment is to ‘perfect care’—safe, effective, positively experienced, timely, equitable, and efficient. We support our staff to deliver their best and work collaboratively with service users, families, and carers to shape future services. We are currently implementing a program of organizational and service transformation to enhance service quality and reduce costs safely.
Flexible working requests will be considered for all roles.
For further details or informal visits, contact:
Name: Hannah Greenough
Job Title: Recruitment Event Co-ordinator
Email: hannah.greenough@merseycare.nhs.uk
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