Community Mental Health Support Worker (Dementia)
Job Description
Job title: Community Mental Health Support Worker (Dementia)
Company: NHS Scotland
Job description: NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
The Enhanced community dementia team are inviting applications for the position of Community Mental health Support worker – Dementia.
The Enhanced Community Dementia Service covers Argyll & Bute and we have an exciting opportunity within or team based in Cowal. We are seeking an individual with the motivation and visions to be part of our dementia service re-design. Applicants must have experience in dementia care and be prepared to work flexibly across the Cowal & Bute areas.
We are looking for candidates who have:
- Relevant placement/Work experience in the specialist area of Dementia care or with older adults.
- Considerable skills in communication, effective organisational and time management skills
- Ability to help provide delivery of a high standard of service
Current driving licence essential
For further information please contact:
Carol Jones, Clinical Services Manager – Older Adult Mental Health and Dementia Care
Email: carol.jones4@nhs.scot
Telephone: 07977688545
or
Fiona Blair, Team Lead Enhanced Community Dementia Services.
Email: Fiona.blair@nhs.scot
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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.
As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through
Care and compassion
Dignity and respect
Openness, honesty and responsibility
Quality and teamwork
Expected salary:
Location: Argyll & Bute
