Dementia Ambassador

Salary - £30,000 PA

Type – Permanent

Hours – Full time (37.5 hours)

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to support the further development of our Dementia Care services as we look to support those people living in our homes and with a dementia. At MMCG we are committed to continuously look to enhance the lifestyle of our residents, whilst ensuring that our teams are supported to enable them to deliver truly person-centred care.

Therefore, we have introduced this role to support and upskill home teams to deliver exceptional care to those living with us. This is a varied role, which will involve working directly with residents to meet both their physical and emotional needs; building relationships and finding those commonalities which can enhance the residents’ experience; working alongside your colleagues to role model best practice, providing information, advice, and guidance where required.

You will report directly into your Home Manager, supported by our MMCG Dementia Development Lead, plus a wider network of Dementia Ambassadors across the organisation.

About you

Your experience of working to support people living with dementia is essential. You will need an understanding of the changes that dementia can have both on a person’s abilities and needs; how to find strategies to best support them; and to then support the team with making the relevant changes to care planning.

You will need strong communication, coaching and interpersonal skills and feel confident with supporting the team, delivering training workshops and demonstrating how to put newfound knowledge and skills into practice.

A level 3 vocational qualification in Health and Social Care is preferred.

In return for this you will receive a competitive salary package plus:

• Simply Health – company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children*
• Early Pay – Access to earned pay prior to payday
• Benefits platform – discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.
• Pension Scheme with Nest
• Flexible working patterns
• Cycle to work scheme**
• Recommend a friend – up to £750
• Service recognition
• Training support and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing support
• Discounted gym membership

*Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.

**Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage

Set amongst countryside on the outskirts of the beautiful market town of Ottery St Mary, Kings Manor is a luxurious purpose-built care home with 66 comfortable en-suite rooms set over three floors.
The aim is to provide unique and personalised assistance to each individual in high-quality accommodation, in an idyllic and tranquil setting. The home is surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens with the rooms on the ground floor enjoying access to the gardens from private patio areas. The luxurious, interior-designed surroundings are tailored to the needs of individuals, ensuring people can benefit from outstanding nursing, residential and dementia care within tailored and stylish surroundings.
Kings Manor is designed to ensure the people living with us enjoy a 'home from home' atmosphere with a choice of stunning areas and facilities to relax in or to entertain friends and family. The bright lounges have views over open countryside with access to outside space on all levels from one of the many terraces.

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