Job Description

Job Title Dementia Support Worker - Hard to Reach Groups

Location Community Engagement Centre, Ford Street, Walsall WS2 9BW

Salary - 23,951per annum - depending on skills and experience

Contract type - Permanent

Working hours - Full Time 35 hours per week

About the role

GreenSquareAccord currently deliver a range of services providing a range of information, advice and support to people living with dementia, their carers and families. We currently have a vacancy for a Hard to Reach Groups Support Worker who will be specifically tasked with reaching communities who traditionally do not access support for dementia, cognitive impairment and mental health issues.


This post will part of the wider Health and Independence team who deliver post diagnosis support within the community, work within Walsall Manor Hospital, deliver Dementia Cafes across Walsall and our Care improvement Service service that works closely with Walsall care homes.


The role is vital in promoting and delivering dementia support to communities that are often under represented or face barriers in accessing service. The role focuses on engaging individuals and communities who may be concerned about memory loss or dementia but face barriers to accessing support or receiving an early diagnosis. The post holder will take the lead in raising awareness about dementia, encouraging engagement, and delivering culturally sensitive group session to individuals and families concerned about a dementia diagnosis.


Key Duties:


To increase the number of people accessing memory services for formal diagnosis of dementia Raise awareness of the signs and symptoms of dementia, promoting the importance of an early diagnosis Work with local communities and places of worship to raise awareness of the importance of an early diagnosis, by building trust. Engage with communities who may not typically access dementia services, providing reassurance and information in a sensitive and accessible way. To increase the take up of healthy lifestyles as a way of reducing the risk of developing dementia ("healthy body, "healthy mind" "5 Ways to Wellbeing" messages) To deliver a number of dementia awareness sessions across the borough that specifically cater for people from harder to reach communities Liaise effectively with internal teams and external agencies to provide holistic support

Please note that if you are successful in this role, we will require a DBS check to be completed. Further details will be sent following offer.

About you

We`re looking for someone with:


A good understanding of the needs of people living with dementia and those concerned about memory issues. Excellent communication and time-management skills. Experience working with diverse communities, particularly those who are underrepresented in healthcare services. The ability to deliver group sessions and engage sensitively with individuals who may be anxious or unsure. Strong partnership working skills and confidence in promoting services in the community. Fluency in Hindi, Urdu, Punjabi, or other South Asian languages to support effective communication. A calm, professional manner and an adaptable, person-centred approach

About us

We are GSA, we provide affordable homes and services that create a foundation from which people in our communities can thrive.


We own and manage 25,000 homes in diverse communities across the West Midlands and Southwest.


Everyone deserves a home, it`s a place from which we build our future, we thrive at home.


We are proud to play an active role in dealing with the consequences of the housing crisis, by providing affordable homes for people in our communities who need them most.


Often a home is all someone needs, but when our customers need more, we offer a range of services, including care, money advice and coaching to support them.


We also provide care and support to some of the most vulnerable people in society. This includes support for people who are homeless, experiencing domestic violence or are part of the criminal justice system.

The GSA Way

We know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. To help us make a difference, together, we created the GSA Way.


A culture we commit to, aspire to, and live and breathe. Commitments and behaviours which together make our organisation what it is.


Our five core commitments are:


We believe our customer is everything We are one team We are supportive and caring We are business-minded for social purpose We are curious and ambitious.

You can read more about the GSA Way in our recruitment pack.

Benefits

In support and recognition of our colleagues who will help us deliver our employer strategy, we offer a fantastic benefits package. This includes:


Trust based flexible working and supportive and friendly teams 20 days annual holiday entitlement, increasing to 22 days Opportunity to buy or sell annual leave A defined contribution pension scheme GSA matches up to 6% contributions We offer a service which provides 24/7 online GP appointments, second medical opinions, health checks, mental health support, 24/7 medical health helpline, wellbeing app, nutrition advice and fitness plans and legal and financial support. Access to Blue Light discount card membership Confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). Cycle to work Scheme Eligible for occupational sick pay




GreenSquareAccord are a Disability Confident Employer therefore we actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and try to provide access, adjustments, equipment or other practical support where required. All applicants with a disability who meet the `essential eligibility criteria` for the role, as detailed in the job description, are guaranteed an interview.



If you need any assistance, adjustments or adaptations throughout our selection processes please let us know.