Vacancy at Carers in Bedfordshire
Dementia Services Advisor
Salary
£ 23,903
Vacancy listed
20/03/2023
Application deadline
31/05/2023
Details
CARERS IN BEDFORDSHIRE:
Carers in Bedfordshire is a registered charity that is governed by carers, for carers. Its work is to ensure unpaid carers care while maintaining their health and wellbeing, and are properly valued and supported by the government and the community. Founded in 2004, Carers in Bedfordshire has experienced a meteoric rise from a peer support group to an organisation that supports over 10,000 unpaid carers across Bedfordshire. Our dedicated staff team and army of volunteers are key to our success but with an estimated 40,000 unpaid carers in Bedfordshire the need to grow remains ever present.
THE ROLE:
This role involves reaching out, via phone and email contact, and facilitating groups; listening to and coaching unpaid carers who are caring for a family member or friend who have concerns about their memory or a diagnosis of a dementia.
Through coaching and enabling, the relevant support and information can be given, so the carers are better equipped to continue with their caring role.
This is the job for you if you seek the satisfaction of improving the lives of others.
OUR WISH LIST:
You'll have experience in a coaching, advice, information or support role in a voluntary, social work, health or similar setting. You will have knowledge of working with people living with dementia and/or memory loss. In addition you will have a high level of IT expertise.
If you want to make a difference then we are the non-profit organisation for you.
JOB PURPOSE:
Carers in Bedfordshire is a registered charity that is governed by carers, for carers. Its work is to ensure unpaid carers care while maintaining their health and wellbeing, and are properly valued and supported by the government and the community. Founded in 2004, Carers in Bedfordshire has experienced a meteoric rise from a peer support group to an organisation that supports over 10,000 unpaid carers across Bedfordshire. Our dedicated staff team and army of volunteers are key to our success but with an estimated 40,000 unpaid carers in Bedfordshire the need to grow remains ever present.
THE ROLE:
This role involves reaching out, via phone and email contact, and facilitating groups; listening to and coaching unpaid carers who are caring for a family member or friend who have concerns about their memory or a diagnosis of a dementia.
Through coaching and enabling, the relevant support and information can be given, so the carers are better equipped to continue with their caring role.
This is the job for you if you seek the satisfaction of improving the lives of others.
OUR WISH LIST:
You'll have experience in a coaching, advice, information or support role in a voluntary, social work, health or similar setting. You will have knowledge of working with people living with dementia and/or memory loss. In addition you will have a high level of IT expertise.
If you want to make a difference then we are the non-profit organisation for you.
JOB PURPOSE:
- Identify, assess needs and provide coaching support to carers of people living with dementia or memory loss, through phone contact. This will include but not be limited to conducting preliminary assessments, supply of information, attending Saturday Socials/Gateways, facilitating/delivering group activities both face to face and online, provision of emotional and practical support and signposting/referral to other agencies and organisations as well as colleagues within Carers in Bedfordshire
- Signpost and provide information to people living with dementia or memory loss and carers so they can access statutory, public and other voluntary services within Bedfordshire as appropriate to their needs.
- Act as a memory navigator across Bedfordshire, helping people to navigate and access appropriate services, ensuring that they are able to make contact with the right person for help
- Stay up to date on local services available for people living with dementia and their carers, including attending relevant meetings, visiting services, liaising with Tibbs Dementia Foundation staff and volunteers, etc.
- Promote the Memory Navigation Service to people living with memory loss or dementia and carers through colleagues and professional contacts
- Work collaboratively with other agencies supporting people living with dementia and carers to signpost to a seamless pathway through relevant services
and much more! (see attached job description)
TO APPLY
1. Download the files in the documents tab below.
2. Once completed, click apply and complete the required fields
3. On the following screen upload a cover letter stating how you match the job role and why you have applied, along with your CV.
4. Click "finish application" and you will be sent a confirmation email
5. Or contact Cath.Brimmell@carersinbeds.org.uk for an application form and job pack
The completion and submission of the equality monitoring form is optional.
Benefits
We offer flexible working in a supportive, friendly working environment. As an employer, we know that family and life outside work is important and we are as flexible as we can to support all aspects of our staff’s wellbeing.
- The role is part-time, 25 hours/week, permanent contract, however full-time options may be available
- A generous holiday allowance of 35 days/year (includes Bank Holidays) - pro rata for part-time - which increases with service
- Employee Pension Scheme
- Cash back health & employee assistance programme – to support employees and maintain their physical and mental wellbeing
Notes
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
For an informal chat about the role please contact Lisa Head on 07772 231232 or Hatty Opalinski on 07885 219592.
Please apply as soon as possible as recruitment may close early.
Attached documents
| Title | File |
|---|---|
| Equality monitoring form | Equality_Monitoring_Form.docx |
| General information about Carers in Bedfordshire | General_Information_about_CiB_-_Dementia.pdf |
| Dementia Services Advisor | Dementia_Services_Advisor_-_Job_Description___Person_Specification.pdf |