Job summary
- Main area
- Community Hospital
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 050-ACS515-0925
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Chirk Community Hospital
- Town
- Chirk
- Salary
- £25,313 - £26,999 per annum
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Activities Co-Ordinator / Dementia Support
Band 3
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individual to undertake the role of Dementia Support Worker and join our dedicated Nursing team on Ceiriog ward at Chirk Community Hospital.
This rewarding role will be to support Dementia patients during their stay in hospital. Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate care and compassion in providing support and care for patients.
Main duties of the job
The role will be to plan and carry out social/recreational activities with individuals and or groups of inpatients / service users on the ward. The candidate will have experience of dementia care and will be keen to assist in developing the service for the future.
This is a demanding role that requires commitment and a positive approach towards change. You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike.
The successful applicant will be supported to develop skills and ensure care of an exceptional standard is delivered.
Full time post at 37.5 hours a week.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good standard of general education
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
Desirable criteria
- NVQ level 4 (or willing to work towards)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Working in a caring environment
- Previous experience of working in a new setting, service development
- Experience of audit
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience of working with elderly patients
Skills
Essential criteria
- Able to work autonomously and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills
- Can work in a stressful environment
Desirable criteria
- Basic IT skills
- Able to undertake education and basic teaching of staff members, patients and carers
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Aware of the management of patients with dementia and the challenges associated with this
- Understands the need for confidentiality
- Aware of initiatives including 'this me' tip tree toolkit etc
Other
Desirable criteria
- Welsh speaker
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Victoria Sheffield
- Job title
- Matron
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 850003
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