We are looking to recruit a Female* Driver / Day Support Worker (* under the exemptions made in the Sex Discrimination Act 1975 at, part 11, section 7, para 3e). Your role will be to provide activities and support to people with dementia and their carers.
Duties and key responsibilities:
- To take responsibility for a caseload of clients; contributing to the development of individual care plans; making appropriate risk assessments; working to complete them and helping people with dementia to achieve their potential and maximise their skills.
- As a key worker for a caseload of clients, to act as the main point of contact for those clients and their carers.
- To review and monitor the progress of clients in line with their care plans and report and recommend changes to activities as appropriate.
- To contribute to the high quality and appropriate care, support and activities are delivered as planned, to the standards required by the Society.
- To assist with therapeutic activity for clients on a day-to-day basis.
- Advise and support carers as appropriate, working in partnership with them to assist in good decision making e.g. which kind of activities would be beneficial for the client.
- To promote and maintain a good standard of care practices within the day centre
- To assist in the daily preparation up of day centres ensuring the premises are ready to receive clients safely and in comfort.
- To ensure clients are ready to safely and comfortably use transport provided and act as an escort where necessary.
- To ensure that assistance with client personal care is provided with dignity and respect.
- In line with internal and external standards, ensure dietary requirements are understood and any food or beverages are provided appropriately and carefully.
- Support clients in administering prescribed medication in line with our policies and procedures.
Skills and Experience
You will be at least 21 years old (insurance requirement)) with a full driving licence gained before January 1st 1997 or hold a PCV Licence. You will also have experience in care work, preferably with people with dementia.
Company Description
Alzheimer's Society champions the rights of people living with dementia and the millions of people who care for them. We are the leading support and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers, with over 1800 employees and nearly 5000 volunteers across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Alzheimer’s Society provides over 2,000 services across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. We provide information, education, support and care to help people live their lives to the full. We spent more than £37 million on providing services in 2008/2009 and currently invest over £6 million in dementia research
