Job overview

Post Diagnostic Support Link Worker - 479486 - Alzheimer Scotland - Goldenhill Mental Health Resource Centre, 199 Dumbarton Road, Clydebank, G81 4XJ

Post Diagnostic Support Link Worker - 479486 with Alzheimer Scotland in Goldenhill Mental Health Resource Centre, 199 Dumbarton Road, Clydebank, G81 4XJ is a people-focused role involving work to support people with a recent diagnosis of dementia to live well in their community?.

Responsibilities: The advert points to support people with a recent diagnosis of dementia to live well in their community?, people living with dementia and their families for a minimum of a year following diagnosis in line the Scottish Government’s minimum guarantee, terms with the diagnosis, peer support, connecting and maintaining links with their community along with planning for future care and decision making to develop an outcome focused plan to support their future hopes, desires and aspirations, and be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, the NHS and other stakeholders, with emphasis on safe, respectful support.

Requirements: Suitable applicants may bring skills in using digital platforms are essential as use a blended approach to support people that involve some virtual meetings and on-line groups, Applicants must hold a recognised relevant professional qualification, have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects people and their families along with excellent communication skills, a warm flexible approach, combined with skills in empathy and relationship building, and In addition, should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework or be able to evidence are working towards its completion.

Application:

Skills or experience needed

Post Diagnostic Support Link Worker 479486

Salary and benefits

£30,837.62 - £34,138.28 per year

Location details

Clydebank

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