Work for us
Age NI is the charity supporting older people in Northern Ireland.
Each year we provide direct support to thousands of older people to help them love later life.
Here are just a few reasons why you should work for Age NI:
- We are accredited Gold Investors in People award holder
- We provide excellent employment opportunities
- We strive to continuously improve existing terms and conditions
- We value your Personal and Professional Development
- We want to see our employees achieve work life balance
- We look after your health and well-being
- We provide an excellent employment package including a competitive basic salary, sickness scheme, generous annual leave entitlements and non-contributory health scheme.
- We are committed to delivering our Culture and Values
Current Vacancies
Dementia Community Support Worker
This exciting post provides an opportunity for someone who has the passion and commitment to work in a progressive organisation and help us achieve our vision – a world where everyone can thrive as we age.
Salary: £12.55 per hour and 32p per mile
Hours of Work: 20 hours per week
The successful applicant will deliver person centred support to people living with dementia and related conditions in accordance with agreed health and wellbeing plans, and through this improve their wellbeing and that of carers
The main responsibilities of the role are:
- To provide person centred support and care to people with dementia through one-to-one support sessions and/or group activity support sessions according to the agreed individual health and wellbeing plan and in consultation with the service user and carer
- To be aware of the changing needs, wishes and aspirations of individuals and communicate these to the service manager
- To maintain high standards of care and support in working with older people, developing social connections and ability to remain as independent as possible and through this provide support to carers
- To maintain written records and other information as required by the Service Manager, including information to monitor quality of life improvement in people accessing the Dementia Community Support Service
- To personally contribute towards a happy and therapeutic environment and to the workings of a caring staff and volunteer team
- To work flexible hours on a rota basis which may include evening and weekend work
- To work to a professional code of practice regarding confidentiality, safeguarding, and respect for the human rights of individuals service users
- To comply with all legal, regulatory, quality standards and performance requirements, including GDPR and Environmental Health
- To comply with Age NI policies and procedures.
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Experience of providing person centred care to a person with dementia in a paid or voluntary capacity
- Experience of delivering a programme of activities on a one to one and/or group basis to older people (D)
- Ability to be innovative and use initiative
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organisational and planning skills
A current driving licence and access to a car or an alternative form of transport that allows you to meet the travel needs of this post
Level 2 in Health & Social Care or be willing to work towards this
Post holder must be registered with NISCC and will be subject to an enhanced Access NI check.
Dementia Community Support Worker
Age NI reserve the right to enhance the essential criteria to facilitate shortlisting.
For an applicant pack, please e-mail recruitment@ageni.org, apply on-line at www.ageni.org or telephone the People & Development team on 028 9024 5729.
Closing date for completed applications is Tuesday 14 May 2024 at 12 noon.
Age NI is committed to recruiting fairly. An application form enables us to assess applicants consistently against the criteria for the role and for that reason we cannot accept CVs.
Age NI is committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone.
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