Post Diagnostic Support Link Worker - East Renfrewshire inEast Renfrewshire inEast Renfrewshire PUBLISHED
THU 19 DEC 2024
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals diagnosed with dementia and their families.
Part of a national team, providing a sense of community and collaboration among professionals focused on dementia care.
Engagement in person-centered support, promoting quality of life and well-being for individuals with dementia.
Flexible working hours with part-time commitment (24 hours a week), allowing for work-life balance.
Utilization of digital and blended approaches to support, enhancing skills in modern communication and technology.
Involvement in professional development through working towards the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework.
Alzheimer Scotland is seeking a part-time Post Diagnostic Support Link Worker in East Renfrewshire to provide high-quality, person-centred support to individuals recently diagnosed with dementia and their families. This role, based in the Community Mental Health Team, involves assisting clients for a minimum of one year post-diagnosis to help them live well in their communities by utilizing a person-centered approach aligned with the Scottish Government's framework. The candidate will engage in a blended support model, including virtual meetings and online groups, and must possess relevant professional qualifications, a thorough understanding of dementia, and strong communication and relationship-building skills.
The successful applicant will work collaboratively with a national team and various stakeholders, demonstrating empathy and adaptability while driving the development of outcome-focused plans for each client. A full driving license and access to a car are required, and the position is temporary until March 2025, with potential extensions based on funding. The role includes a criminal background check through Disclosure Scotland, with interviews scheduled for the week of January 6, 2025.
The successful applicant will work collaboratively with a national team and various stakeholders, demonstrating empathy and adaptability while driving the development of outcome-focused plans for each client. A full driving license and access to a car are required, and the position is temporary until March 2025, with potential extensions based on funding. The role includes a criminal background check through Disclosure Scotland, with interviews scheduled for the week of January 6, 2025.
Contract: 1x part time (24 hours a week), temporary position until 31 March 2025. May be extended dependent on funding decisions
Location: Community Mental Health Team, Eastwood Health and Care Centre, Drumby Crescent, Clarkston, Glasgow, G76 7HN
Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support people with a recent diagnosis of dementia to live well in their community?
If so, you can be part of a National Team of Post Diagnostic Support Link Workers (PDS Link Workers) providing high-quality, person-centred support to people living with dementia and their families for a minimum of a year following diagnosis in line with the Scottish Government’s minimum guarantee.
The aim of the PDS National Service is to enable people to live well with dementia and is centred around Alzheimer Scotland's 5 pillar model so that people move on to a period of supported self- management.
The model includes understanding the illness and coming to 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.
Supporting our East Renfrewshire locality, the post will be based within the Community Mental Health Team. Alzheimer Scotland’s PDS Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, the NHS and other stakeholders.
Skills in using digital platforms are essential as we 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.
In addition, you should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework or be able to evidence you are working towards its completion.
This post requires a full driving licence and access to a car.
For a full job description and person specification please see the attachments section of this advert.
The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.
Interview date: Week beginning 6 January 2025
Interview Location: Alzheimer Scotland, 81 Oxford Street, Glasgow, G5 9EP
Contract: 1x part time (24 hours a week), temporary position until 31 March 2025. May be extended dependent on funding decisions
Location: Community Mental Health Team, Eastwood Health and Care Centre, Drumby Crescent, Clarkston, Glasgow, G76 7HN
Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support people with a recent diagnosis of dementia to live well in their community?
If so, you can be part of a National Team of Post Diagnostic Support Link Workers (PDS Link Workers) providing high-quality, person-centred support to people living with dementia and their families for a minimum of a year following diagnosis in line with the Scottish Government’s minimum guarantee.
The aim of the PDS National Service is to enable people to live well with dementia and is centred around Alzheimer Scotland's 5 pillar model so that people move on to a period of supported self- management.
The model includes understanding the illness and coming to 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.
Supporting our East Renfrewshire locality, the post will be based within the Community Mental Health Team. Alzheimer Scotland’s PDS Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, the NHS and other stakeholders.
Skills in using digital platforms are essential as we 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.
In addition, you should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework or be able to evidence you are working towards its completion.
This post requires a full driving licence and access to a car.
For a full job description and person specification please see the attachments section of this advert.
The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.
Interview date: Week beginning 6 January 2025
Interview Location: Alzheimer Scotland, 81 Oxford Street, Glasgow, G5 9EP
Location: Community Mental Health Team, Eastwood Health and Care Centre, Drumby Crescent, Clarkston, Glasgow, G76 7HN
Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support people with a recent diagnosis of dementia to live well in their community?
If so, you can be part of a National Team of Post Diagnostic Support Link Workers (PDS Link Workers) providing high-quality, person-centred support to people living with dementia and their families for a minimum of a year following diagnosis in line with the Scottish Government’s minimum guarantee.
The aim of the PDS National Service is to enable people to live well with dementia and is centred around Alzheimer Scotland's 5 pillar model so that people move on to a period of supported self- management.
The model includes understanding the illness and coming to 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.
Supporting our East Renfrewshire locality, the post will be based within the Community Mental Health Team. Alzheimer Scotland’s PDS Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, the NHS and other stakeholders.
Skills in using digital platforms are essential as we 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.
In addition, you should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework or be able to evidence you are working towards its completion.
This post requires a full driving licence and access to a car.
For a full job description and person specification please see the attachments section of this advert.
The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.
Interview date: Week beginning 6 January 2025
Interview Location: Alzheimer Scotland, 81 Oxford Street, Glasgow, G5 9EP
Contract: 1x part time (24 hours a week), temporary position until 31 March 2025. May be extended dependent on funding decisions
Location: Community Mental Health Team, Eastwood Health and Care Centre, Drumby Crescent, Clarkston, Glasgow, G76 7HN
Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support people with a recent diagnosis of dementia to live well in their community?
If so, you can be part of a National Team of Post Diagnostic Support Link Workers (PDS Link Workers) providing high-quality, person-centred support to people living with dementia and their families for a minimum of a year following diagnosis in line with the Scottish Government’s minimum guarantee.
The aim of the PDS National Service is to enable people to live well with dementia and is centred around Alzheimer Scotland's 5 pillar model so that people move on to a period of supported self- management.
The model includes understanding the illness and coming to 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.
Supporting our East Renfrewshire locality, the post will be based within the Community Mental Health Team. Alzheimer Scotland’s PDS Link Workers are required to be effective team workers and have the skills to build and maintain relationships with colleagues both within Alzheimer Scotland, the NHS and other stakeholders.
Skills in using digital platforms are essential as we 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.
In addition, you should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework or be able to evidence you are working towards its completion.
This post requires a full driving licence and access to a car.
For a full job description and person specification please see the attachments section of this advert.
The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.
Interview date: Week beginning 6 January 2025
Interview Location: Alzheimer Scotland, 81 Oxford Street, Glasgow, G5 9EP
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