Dementia and Mental Wellbeing Enabler
The Extracare Charitable Trust are recruiting for a Dementia and Mental Wellbeing Enabler to join our friendly and supportive team at Earlsdon Park Village, based in Coventry.
We are excited to be recruiting for a Dementia and Mental Wellbeing Enabler to support the village’s commitment in delivering ExtraCare’s mission of “better lives for older people”.
Role Details
- Role: Dementia and Mental Wellbeing Enabler
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Shift times: Monday- Friday- 9 am-5 pm
- Contract: Permanent
- Rate: £15.26 per hour
- Location: Earlsdon Park Village, Albany Road, Earlsdon, Coventry, West Midlands, CV5 6JQ
Extracare does not participate in the current “UK Visa Sponsorship” scheme, and we would not be able to facilitate sponsorship.
What You'll Be Doing
- Provide one-to-one support to older adults living with dementia and common mental health conditions
- Working with a multidisciplinary team and being the first point of contact when required
- Responsible for completing cognitive assessments, mood assessments, Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest Meetings
- Make sound, well-informed decisions while balancing the needs of the residents
- Complete risk assessments, and where required, raise safeguarding concerns.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in providing support to older adults, particularly those living with Dementia and Mental health conditions
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to establish rapport with residents, their families and external professionals.
- Ability to manage an independent caseload for one-to-one work, delivery of group interventions, and build connections with external professionals. Respond to changing needs, adapt to new situations, and make quick decisions regarding a resident’s wellbeing
What We Offer
- 33 Days Annual Leave (FTE) Pro Rata for Part Time
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity allowance
- Enhanced employer pension contribution
- Eligible for Blue Light Card discounts
- Attendance Reward
- Free Life Insurance
- Buy And Sell Holiday
- Cycle2work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Use of Onsite Gym
ExtraCare strives to create a workplace that fully reflects society. We want our staff to feel empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work and be part of a safe and supportive community.
Do not miss out! Click ‘apply’ to make an invaluable impact on the lives of others as our Dementia and Mental Wellbeing Enabler.
ExtraCare is committed to making our recruitment practices as fair and inclusive as possible. This includes making reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process.
ExtraCare reserves the right to close this advertisement when convenient. Be one of the first to apply.
