Parkinson's Dementia Support Advisor - North Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Dementia Forward

Dementia Forward
Dementia Forward
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North Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Dementia Forward

George Armitage House

Church Lane

Burton Leonard

HG3 3SD

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Registered Charity

Parkinson's Dementia Support Advisor - Job Information Pack

Fixed term pilot 12 months

Job title:
Parkinson's Dementia Support Advisor


1.
Main purpose of the job

  • To provide a service for people with Parkinson's Dementia by providing information, advice, practical and emotional support from the point of diagnosis throughout the course of the disease

2. Position in the organisation*- Reports to the Dementia Support Service Manager

  • Liaises at all levels internally and with health and social care professionals externally, as well as other providers

3. Scope of the job

  • To receive referrals that come in to Dementia Forward and act on them appropriately
  • To work closely with Parkinson's UK staff and volunteers to ensure the best support for the client
  • To work closely with Parkinson's UK to support the Parkinson's UK group work

4.
Duties and key responsibilities

  • Providing home visits to clients covering a wide geographic area. To assess support needs and to prepare individual plan of care to meet client and carer requirements
  • Provide Parkinson's Dementia related information which will include signposting to other agencies if appropriate
  • Support for people at multidisciplinary meetings eg continuing care assessments
  • Support volunteers within Dementia Forward's services
  • Occasionally represent Dementia Forward at various events in the local area
  • Build a knowledge of Parkinson's disease through research and training
  • Actively undertake mandatory training in the following area: Safeguarding,
Mental Capacity Act, Health & Safety at Work, Policies and Procedures, Lone

Working, First Aid and Food Hygiene

Forward clients/carers.

  • Be prepared to undertake further training should it be deemed appropriate and relevant to the Parkinson's DSA role
  • Provide emotional support and empathy for people with dementia and their carers
  • Maintain responsibility for providing detailed information and advice regarding health and social care services and the services of other agencies in the local area
  • Maintain and update accurate and appropriate client records in line with data protection and confidentiality requirements
  • Support the gathering of data during the pilot that will inform a final report on the success of the project
  • Be responsible for maintaining good communication standards and methods between clients, carers, staff and volunteers
  • Provide support at events and awareness sessions where required
  • Ensure clients at group events are enabled and engaged through meaningful communication and active participation
  • Facilitate support to people with Parkinson's dementia within groups and as individuals in the community, as part of a team
  • Be responsible for the reporting of risk on an ongoing basis and maintaining sound health and safety practices for self, clients and colleagues
In order to achieve the above, Parkinson's Dementia Support Advisors are expected to:

  • Fully understand the opportunities that early diagnosis or pre-diagnosis support can present
  • Endeavour to learn and keep up dated on medical 'jargon' and new updates relevant to someone who has a memory problem or diagnosis
  • Maintain a good general overview of benefits and allowances e.g. Attendance
Allowance, Pension Credits, Council Tax disregard - and know where to signpost people to in order to obtain these

  • Be aware of the information that is available from other organisations, internet etc but also be willing to research where needed
Life Advisors

  • Acknowledge the need to 'know' the person they are supporting as much as possible by completing client profiles that will enhance the support DF can offer
  • Obtain and maintain a good knowledge of other providers and stakeholders in the area who can provide additional support to service users

This job description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main

requirements of the job content. The line manager may stipulate other

reasonable requirements.

This job description will be reviewed annually in line with annual appraisal and

Personal Attributes/ Qualities

  • Enthusiastic and selfmotivated
  • Able to show empathy for people with dementia and their carers
  • Trustworthy and patient
  • Flexible
  • A good relationship builder
  • Enjoys working as part of a team
  • Nonjudgemental
  • An adaptable person who demonstrates sensitivity in various environments and situation
JQ February 2023


Job Types:
Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 12 months


Salary:
From £24,133.30 per year


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Life insurance
  • Sick pay

Day range:

  • Monday to Friday

Shift:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift

Work Location:
On the road

Application deadline: 27/03/2023

Reference ID:
Parkinson's DSA North Yorksh
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