Job Description

Salary

From 24,027 to 26,409 per annum, pro rata (Grade CD)

Contractual hours

24

Basis

Part Time

Package

Fixed term

Job category/type

Adult Social Care

Date posted

29/07/2025

Job reference

REQ00000736



Are you passionate about improving the lives of individuals with dementia? Do you have the skills and expertise to provide high-quality support and guidance to both residents and care staff? If so, West Berkshire Council has an exciting opportunity for you to join our Adult Social Care Service as a Dementia Practitioner.

The Role

As a Dementia Practitioner, you will play a vital role in delivering specialist dementia care within the Notrees Care Home. Reporting to the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for:

Providing expert advice and support to residents, ensuring their individual needs are met Working collaboratively with care staff to implement person-centred care approaches Conducting assessments and reviews of residents' care needs Delivering training and guidance to staff to enhance their understanding of dementia care Collaborating with external professionals to ensure comprehensive care and support


The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

Extensive knowledge and experience in providing dementia care Excellent communication and interpersonal skills The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team Strong organisational and time management abilities A positive and compassionate approach towards residents and their families

This role is fixed term until February 2026 - Interim support (short term organisational change)

West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:

Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00 Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities Generous Local Government pension scheme Family friendly policies A range of local discounts Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years' service.


Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Charlotte Clark on 07919 307120 or email

charlotte.clark2@westberks.gov.uk

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Join West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact on the lives of individuals with dementia. Apply now to be part of our dedicated and supportive team.

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How to apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

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