Staff Vacancies

Job Title: Dementia Activities Worker
Report to: Dementia Services Co-ordinator

Responsible to: Chief Executive Officer
Job Location: The post will be based at our Widdershins Centre, Sebastopol
Salary Scale Grade: Meets Minimum wage
Hours: 12 hours
Leave: 20 days pro rata excluding Bank Holidays

Main purpose of the post:

To provide practical support, information and guidance to people with dementia and their carers helping to maintain their independence, improving their sense of well-being, and putting them in more control of their lives. To assist people with dementia and their carers to identify their needs and access to services.

Key Responsibilities:

• To manage referrals, assisting clients in assessing dementia services.
• To contribute to the monthly planning of dementia activities.
• To provide respite provision for Carers as and when required.
• To maintain and manage a caseload of clients who have dementia or are affected by dementia from appropriate geographical locations within Torfaen and the surrounding boroughs.
• To support people with dementia of all ages and varying needs within our Social Circle and Merry Moments groups.
• To provide daily activities that are engaging and stimulate the needs of a person with dementia.
• To provide 1-1 home activity sessions in the clients homes that are engaging and stimulate the needs of a person with dementia.
• To provide information regarding Age Connects Torfaen services making the appropriate referrals as and when needed.
• To provide an innovative person centered plan for each client and to keep this regularly update to their changing needs.
• To maintain accurate, up to date client support plans and client contact records using the web based programme Charity Log.
• When appropriate, to signpost clients to a choice of suitable other sources of help.
• To develop a proactive approach in reaching people with dementia and carers who may not otherwise access our services.
• To develop networks with partner organisations who also work in the field of dementia, mental health, disabilities, and benefits and income advice, including Primary and Secondary care, Social Care and Health, and Welfare Benefit agencies, with the aim of empowering individuals to make informed choices.
• To assist in raising public awareness about dementia and the way it affects families and individuals, and to participate in local events such as conferences.
• To recruit, train and support volunteers to become specialist dementia volunteers

Closing Date for Applications: There is no formal closing date; advertising will cease once the role is filled but applicants are encouraged to make early applications as we wish to fill this role at the earliest opportunity (ideally from Mid June 2025)

Job Title: Domestic Cleaner

Report to: Home Services Supervisor
Responsible to:  Chief Executive
Hours: 16 hours per week over Monday- Friday
Salary: Meets National Minimum Wage
Base: Post available within Newport & Torfaen

PURPOSE OF THE POST:

Everyone likes a clean environment.  A clean home is a sign of many things,

things that reflect directly on the owner.

Cleaners are employed to ensure that the premises are clean and tidy.  Cleaners perform many tasks to make sure the appearance of the home is pleasing to the eye and dirt free.  Regardless of where cleaners work, they perform more or less the same type of duties.  However, to work as a cleaner, one must have a knowledge of cleaning products and equipment.  It is also important to have attention to detail, as this reflects our quality standards.

To provide an efficient and effective domestic cleaning service for older people in

Torfaen.  To ensure a professional high standard of cleaning and customer

friendly focus is delivered and maintained, to meet customers and the

organisation expectations and standards.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

“General” and “Sparkling” cleaning service duties, for example, cleaning kitchen, bathroom surfaces, fixtures and floors, emptying bins / recycling, hovering, polishing and changing bed linen.

To support the team to carry out duties.

To undertake on the job training to develop the ability to work to the required standards

To maintain the required cleaning standards

To use correct cleaning materials to perform tasks (training provided) ensuring the following of suppliers recommended use instructions.

To use equipment within health and safety regulations and report any faults or

hazards to the client (if relevant) and Service Champion.

To adhere to COSHH regulations on consumables and the use of protective clothing and equipment.

To be responsible for both own and others who may be affected by actions in relation to Health & Safety.

To have good communication skills.

To have a flexible approach to working hours.

To have basic literacy skills to process documentation required to support the role.