Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently looking to add a Support Coordinator to our Moorcroft Day Centre (Older Person’s Service) team in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.

We are looking for an experienced practitioner, preferably with management experience to provide person centred care and support to people older people with learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities. The service provides personalised support at our Day Opportunities Service for Older People, and our Supported Living and Outreach services in Stoke-on-Trent. This service requires working at our day centre (open 8:30am-5pm) and flexibly within the wider community (this can include evenings and weekends) providing support to service users in their own homes. The service provides person centred care, support and activities to older service users with dementia and providing a friendly door to door transport service. Support duties can involve personal care, help with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning, or offering social/emotional support.

Support Coordinator Duties:

• Developing the Day Service provision by extending it out to the wider community

• Identifying and producing a monthly timetable of creative activities for all individuals accessing our service to encourage participation

• Providing respectful and bespoke personal care, emotional and practical support to each person

• Collaborating with service users, families, and the multi-disciplinary team to maximise service user outcomes

• Implementing Creative Support principles, policies, procedures and guidelines and ensuring that the service fulfils CQC requirements

• Supervising and supporting staff to best meet service user needs and preferences

  Experience is essential for this role, including good IT skills, and preferably a driving license and willingness to drive a mini-bus. You will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, which will include evenings and weekends.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

• Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme,

• Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate,

• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave,

• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff,

• All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out of hour’s teams.

This unique and challenging opportunity will provide you with an environment that offers personal and professional development. We will provide you with further managerial training and qualifications to best meet the needs of the service.

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic individual who wants to make a difference to the lives of people living with dementia and their carers. The ideal candidate will have experience of working with this client group in a similar role, have good written and verbal communications skills, including good digital skills, be committed to problem solving as part of a small team, and have a commitment to go the extra mile. This is a role which requires a range of skills and flexibility, but provides job satisfaction and the opportunity to develop skills and experience for those wishing to develop their career. Understanding of the diverse communities of East London helpful.

To apply, please submit a c.v. and personal statement explaining how you meet the requirements identified in the personal specification description in the job description.

Interviews start week commencing 11th January.

Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently looking to add a Support Coordinator to our Moorcroft Day Centre (Older Person’s Service) team in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.

We are looking for an experienced practitioner, preferably with management experience to provide person centred care and support to people older people with learning disabilities and/or physical disabilities. The service provides personalised support at our Day Opportunities Service for Older People, and our Supported Living and Outreach services in Stoke-on-Trent. This service requires working at our day centre (open 8:30am-5pm) and flexibly within the wider community (this can include evenings and weekends) providing support to service users in their own homes. The service provides person centred care, support and activities to older service users with dementia and providing a friendly door to door transport service. Support duties can involve personal care, help with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning, or offering social/emotional support.

Support Coordinator Duties:

• Developing the Day Service provision by extending it out to the wider community

• Identifying and producing a monthly timetable of creative activities for all individuals accessing our service to encourage participation

• Providing respectful and bespoke personal care, emotional and practical support to each person

• Collaborating with service users, families, and the multi-disciplinary team to maximise service user outcomes

• Implementing Creative Support principles, policies, procedures and guidelines and ensuring that the service fulfils CQC requirements

• Supervising and supporting staff to best meet service user needs and preferences

  Experience is essential for this role, including good IT skills, and preferably a driving license and willingness to drive a mini-bus. You will be expected to work flexibly to meet the needs of the service, which will include evenings and weekends.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

• Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme,

• Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate,

• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave,

• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff,

• All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out of hour’s teams.

This unique and challenging opportunity will provide you with an environment that offers personal and professional development. We will provide you with further managerial training and qualifications to best meet the needs of the service.

Can you help us make Wales a great place to grow older?

For most people, making their own decisions and choices is a matter of considerable importance. Being part of decision-making processes is not only where self-identity is expressed but it is also an important aspect of personal freedom. This principle is at the heart of advocacy services for people living with dementia.

Age Cymru are recruiting for a part-time (14 hrs per week) Dementia Advocate promote and deliver independent advocacy to people with dementia or their carers in the Powys area. During the current Covid-19 pandemic all Age Cymru staff will be working from home until it is safe to work from an office base and in line with Welsh Government Guidance.

This post is a fixed term contract ending 31/03/22 working part time - 14 hours per week, covering the North Powys area (North Powys - covering areas north of Llandrindod Wells (including Welshpool, Caersws, Llanidloes, Newtown..) Salary £10,000 (FTE 25,000)

All applications MUST be accompanied by a full supporting letter, stating your transferrable skills and experience and why you would like to work for Age Cymru, supporting older people with dementia.

You will:

* Have experience and working knowledge of advocacy (instructed and non-instructed)
* Undertaken individual casework
* Have worked with others on successful projects and services (including statutory and voluntary organisations)
* Have an understanding of dementia and the rights of people with dementia and their carers
* Have an awareness of safeguarding legislation and procedures in Wales
* Use creative communication strategies for facilitating communication with people with dementia
* Be highly organised, positive and outgoing
* Be proficient in all MS office packages, including Excel and Powerpoint
* Be confident delivering promotional and awareness raising sessions
* Speak Welsh (desirable but not essential)

What we offer in return

In return we can offer a generous holiday allowance of up to 27 days, made up of 24 choice days and 3 days to be used between Christmas & New Year - Including carry forward, Flexible Hours Working Scheme, Competitive Employer pension, Life assurance up to 4 times your annual salary, Healthcare cashback plan.

Additional Information

Age UK and Age Cymru is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Can you help us make Wales a great place to grow older? For most people, making their own decisions and choices is a matter of considerable importance. Being part of decision-making processes is not only where self-identity is expressed but it is also an important aspect of personal freedom. This principle is at the heart of advocacy services for people living with dementia.

Age Cymru are recruiting for a full-time Dementia Advocate promote and deliver independent advocacy to people with dementia or their carers in the Cardiff/Vale of Glamorgan area. During the current Covid-19 pandemic all Age Cymru staff will be working from home until it is safe to work from an office base and in line with Welsh Government Guidance.

This post is a fixed term contract ending 31/03/22 working full time - 35 hours per week, based in Cardiff but covering the Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan areas. Salary £25,000 per annum.

All applications MUST be accompanied by a full supporting letter, stating your transferrable skills and experience and why you would like to work for Age Cymru, supporting older people with dementia.

You will:

* Have experience and working knowledge of advocacy (instructed and non-instructed)* Undertaken individual casework
* Have worked with others on successful projects and services (including statutory and voluntary organisations)
* Have an understanding of dementia and the rights of people with dementia and their carers
* Have an awareness of safeguarding legislation and procedures in Wales
* Use creative communication strategies for facilitating communication with people with dementia
* Be highly organised, positive and outgoing
* Be proficient in all MS office packages, including Excel and Powerpoint
* Be confident delivering promotional and awareness raising sessions
* Speak Welsh (desirable but not essential)

What we offer in return

In return we can offer a generous holiday allowance of up to 27 days, made up of 24 choice days and 3 days to be used between Christmas & New Year - Including carry forward, Flexible Hours Working Scheme, Competitive Employer pension, Life assurance up to 4 times your annual salary, Healthcare cashback plan.

Additional Information

For a full list of benefits please click here https://www.ageuk.org.uk/about-us/jobs/employee-benefits/
Age UK and Age Cymru is an Equal Opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We guarantee an interview to disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria. We welcome requests for flexible working.
Age UK is committed to safeguarding adults at risk, and children, from abuse and neglect. We expect everyone who works with us to share this commitment.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert at any time.

Age UK politely requests no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. We do not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies nor accept the fees associated with them.

Support Worker

Our client is the UK's leading dementia charity. They provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

Our client's Dementia Support service involves dedicated members of staff providing information and guidance to people with dementia or their Carers and wider family or friends. While also helping people understand dementia, cope with day to day living and preparing for the future.

As a Dementia Support Worker you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support and guidance to people with dementia and their Carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them more control of their lives. The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs.

You will offer support and guidance to your clients in a variety of ways, at service offices or at other locations, face to face, by phone, letter or email. You will also assist service users to access other services, providing signposting and referrals, as well as facilitating support groups and other group activities.

Support Worker Requirements:

They are looking for an individual who possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) with an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their Carers. Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service. To be successful in this role you will have excellent non-judgmental communication skills as well as strong organisational and time management skills. Good IT skills and experience working with databases is also essential.

Due to the nature of this role you will be required to travel independently across all of Derbyshire. As a Community-based worker, you will be required to attend a range of meetings at the Nottingham office as and when required. The key area to be covered is the High Peaks however, flexible working across Derbyshire is essential. A DBS disclosure will be required.

If you have the qualities they’re looking for and are passionate about improving the quality of life for people with dementia, then they want to hear from you.

About our client:

They embrace diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of their people. They are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities they serve and ensuring inclusion in everything they do.

Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Derbyshire
Contract type: Part time, Fixed Term Contract up to 12 months (Maternity Cover)
Hours: 21 per week
Salary: £11,978.40 - £12,462 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing Date: 04 February 2021
Interview Date: TBC

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity, etc.

Ref: 96621

Support Worker

Our client is the UK's leading dementia charity. They provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia.

Support Worker Responsibilities:

Our client's Dementia Support service involves dedicated members of staff providing information and guidance to people with dementia or their Carers and wider family or friends. While also helping people understand dementia, cope with day to day living and preparing for the future.

As a Dementia Support Worker you will have the rewarding opportunity to provide support and guidance to people with dementia and their Carers; helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them more control of their lives. The service is unique to each service user as it is based upon their personal circumstances and support needs.

You will offer support and guidance to your clients in a variety of ways, at service offices or at other locations, face to face, by phone, letter or email. You will also assist service users to access other services, providing signposting and referrals, as well as facilitating support groups and other group activities.

Support Worker Requirements:

They are looking for an individual who possesses NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) with an understanding of dementia and the needs of those living with dementia and their Carers. Your ability to assess client needs along with the understanding of the need for client confidentially is essential to providing a valuable and worthwhile service. To be successful in this role you will have excellent non-judgmental communication skills as well as strong organisational and time management skills. Good IT skills and experience working with databases is also essential.

Due to the nature of this role you will be required to travel independently across all of Derbyshire. As a Community-based worker, you will be required to attend a range of meetings at the Nottingham office as and when required. The key area to be covered is the High Peaks however, flexible working across Derbyshire is essential. A DBS disclosure will be required.

If you have the qualities they’re looking for and are passionate about improving the quality of life for people with dementia, then they want to hear from you.

About our client:

They embrace diversity, inclusion and accessibility for all of their people. They are committed to building a diverse organisation that represents the communities they serve and ensuring inclusion in everything they do.

Position: Dementia Support Worker
Location: Derbyshire – Community Based
Contract type: Full time, Permanent
Hours: 35 per week
Salary: £19,964 - £20,770 actual per annum (depending on skills and experience)

Closing Date: 04 February 2021
Interview Date: TBC

You may have experience of the following: Support Worker, Dementia Adviser, Care Assistant, Caseworker, Special Needs Assistant, Social Worker, Social Care, Community Care, Helpline Coordinator, Volunteering Officer, Support Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, NFP, Not for Profit, Charity, etc.

Ref: 96620

Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently looking to add a full time Support Worker to our passionate and committed team in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.

We are looking for creative, caring and dedicated individuals to provide personalised support to work at our Day Opportunities Service for Older People, and our Supported Living and Outreach services in Stoke-on-Trent. This varied role involves working at our day centre (open 8:30am-5pm) and flexibly within the wider community (this can include evenings and weekends) providing support to service users in their own homes. You will be providing person centred care, support and activities to older service users with dementia and providing a friendly door to door transport service. Duties can involve personal care, help with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning, or offering social/emotional support. The ideal applicant will thrive working in a busy environment and be able to work well as a team and independently.

Support Worker Duties:

• To provide person centred care, support and activities to older service users with dementia

• Willingness to work at the day centre and visiting service users in their own home flexibly, to include evenings and weekends

• To support service users to access a wide range of interesting and stimulating activities, both within the centre and/or their own home which incorporates their preferences and interests

• To provide sensitive and respectful support for service users in respect of their personal care needs

• To liaise with the families of service users and keep them informed of the progress of service users.

  You must have good and clear communication skills that enables you to provide respectful personal care. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and have held a full, clean driving license for a minimum of 2 years as an essential requirement, in accordance with UK Law, to drive a service user mini bus. Relevant experience in care is desirable but not essential, full training will be provided.

Benefits of working with Creative Support:

• Free 24/7 counselling and employee support programme,

• Support to complete the nationally recognised Care Certificate,

• Competitive pay and a pension with company contribution and 28 days annual leave,

• Company paid enhanced DBS for all staff,

• All our staff are supported 24/7 by our out of hour’s teams.

Creative Support is a national, fast growing not-for-profit organisation providing support to individuals with a wide range of care needs. We are currently looking to add a Relief Support Worker to our passionate and committed team in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire.

We are looking for creative, caring and dedicated individuals to provide personalised support to work at our Day Opportunities Service for Older People, and our Supported Living and Outreach services in Stoke-on-Trent. This varied role involves working at the day centre (open 8:30am-5pm) and flexibly within the wider community (this can include evenings and weekends) providing support to service users in their own homes. You will be providing person centred care, support and activities to older service users with dementia and providing a friendly door to door transport service. Duties can involve personal care, help with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning, or offering social/emotional support. The ideal applicant will thrive working in a busy environment and be able to work well as a team and independently.

Support Worker Duties:

• To provide person centred care, support and activities to older service users with dementia

• Willingness to work at the day centre and visiting service users in their own home flexibly, to include evenings and weekends

• To support service users to access a wide range of interesting and stimulating activities, both within the centre and/or their own home which incorporates their preferences and interests

• To provide sensitive and respectful support for service users in respect of their personal care needs

• To liaise with the families of service users and keep them informed of the progress of service users.

  You must have good and clear communication skills that enables you to provide respectful personal care. Applicants must be at least 21 years old and have held a full, clean driving license for a minimum of 2 years as an essential requirement, in accordance with UK Law, to drive a service user mini bus. Relevant experience in essential for this role.