Are you passionate about improving the lives of individuals with dementia? Do you have the skills and expertise to provide high-quality care and support to those in need? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated Dementia Practitioner to join our Adult Social Care team, reporting to the Registered Manager at Birchwood Care Home.
About the Role
As a Dementia Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional care and support to individuals with dementia. Your key responsibilities include:
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Working collaboratively with the care team to ensure the highest standards of care are met
- Providing guidance and support to staff in the delivery of person-centred care
- Conducting assessments and reviews of individual needs
- Implementing appropriate care plans and monitoring progress
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and regulations
- Building positive relationships with residents, their families, and external stakeholders
About You
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
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Extensive knowledge and experience in dementia care
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Compassionate and empathetic approach to care
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Why Work for West Berkshire Council?
West Berkshire Council is a great place to work, offering a range of excellent employment benefits:
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Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance
- Access to a wide range of relevant training and development opportunities
- Local government pension scheme
- Family-friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- And much more!
- Join our dedicated and supportive team, and make a real difference in the lives of individuals with dementia.
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
For an informal discussion to learn more about the role, please contact Liam Lewis on 01635 33967 or email
[email protected]
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Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How to apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.
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