About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Bengali/Sylheti speaker to work as a dementia care advisor/navigator within Tower Hamlets post dementia diagnostics service. Consisting of a band 6 post diagnostic Mental Health Nurse and 2 other dementia care advisors/navigators.The aim of the service is to provide post diagnostic information and support to enable people with dementia and their families prepare for what to expect as the illness progresses and get the support they need.The team sits within the broader Integrated Care Mental Health team where patients can be escalated too if they require more intensive support.
Main duties of the job
Work with individuals and their families, to provide information and signposting and onward referrals to support the person to live as best they can with the illness. This may include referrals to the carers centre, Adult Social Care, telecare, among others. We work closely with the Alzheimer Society who run social inclusion groups in the borough. Working with the patient and their carers on a personalised care plan and reviewing before discharging back to the GP.
To facilitate Bengali Cognitive Stimulation Group.
To offer and facilitate GRACE interventions.
Work with the wider MDT.
Attend Dementia Support Service team meetings.
Keep up to date notes on Rio.
Ensure supervision, appraisal and Stat Mandatory training are up to date.
You will be required to visit people in their own homes in Tower Hamlets.
About us
Our mission is to make a positive difference to people's lives by improving the quality of life for all we serve. Our values are: We Care, We Respect, We are Inclusive - so we are looking for people who live and breathe these qualities when supporting service users and carers, and in their relationships with colleagues in the Trust and our partner organisations.
Job description Job responsibilities
Kindly refer to the job description and person specification that is attached to the vacancy profile.
This job description is an outline only of the duties to be performed and will be reviewed and altered in light of the changing needs of the service.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training Essential
NVQ Level 3 qualification to diploma equivalent level or above
Desirable
Qualification in health or social care related subject
Experience Essential
Experience of working with people who have a disability and/or physical/mental health/sensory difficulties Experience of using Excel software for data recording and reporting Experience of team working Experience of co-facilitating and presenting information to groups Experience of working with people who have a learning disability, mental health issues and behaviours which may challenge Experience of working with people who have communication difficulties or are non-verbal Experience of working with paid and unpaid carers
Desirable
Experience of working in a community-based health or social care setting Experience of gathering health-related data and information oExperience of working with people whose first language is not English and of working through interpreters
Knowledge and Skills Essential
Understanding of what a learning disability is and the impact it may have upon someone on a day to day basis Ability to adapt communication style to communicate effectively with those who have limited verbal communication skills Good interpersonal and written communication skills Competence in the use of IT software - Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams; Zoom To be willing to learn new clinical skills
Desirable
Knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity the Ability to plan, organize and prioritise workload, to problem-solve and to work to deadlines Coaching/motivational interviewing skills
Other Essential
Ability and willingness to work across different sites and within the community (e.g. client's homes, day services). Ability to recognise boundaries of own skill level and seek help as appropriate Respectful and professional approach to service users, families, carers, colleagues and other professionals. Willing to negotiate and can handle confrontation effectively and professionally.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Employer details Employer name East London NHS Foundation Trust
Address The Robinson Centre
Mile End Hospital
Tower Hamlets
E1 4DG
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.elft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)