Caregiver- Meadow Vale Cwtch

Young Onset Dementia Unit

Bellavista Nursing Home Group is excited to introduce a progressive new care

opportunity in the Barry and the Vale of Glamorgan. We are looking to recruit experienced care givers with a skill set that can be applied to those living with Young Onset Dementia. Meadow Vale Cwtch is a proposed new group living nurse led service for those who need care and support but diagnosed with organic brain disease before 65 years. The service aims to create a relaxed but focussed approach to mental health in small 9 bed group living arrangement. The service will be led by the persons themselves and supported to meet their own identified outcomes. As part of that service delivery you will be a fluid care giver, happy to move between care, cleaning and laundry support to help the individual manage their own day to day needs as a collaborative partnership. You will be experienced in dementia care, demonstrate emotional intelligence, have patience, empathy and are able to work in a small team well.

Required

Diploma in Health and Social Level 3 (or currently enrolled)

Equivalent nursing or access to nursing qualification

Two years’ experience working with young onset dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease

Flexible shift working days and nights on rotation

Excellent communication skills

Calm and pragmatic problem-solving skills

Pro teamworking skills

Desirable

Previous care home experience at supervisor level

Evidence of lifelong learning and progression of role

This post is advertised under the Bellavista Group by the service is located in Barry

and will be the service base for successful candidates. You will need to be able to

attend work at 0715 hrs for the day shift. 1915 hours for the night shift and 1600hrs to

2200hrs for the twilight shift. Competitive rate of pay depending on experience and

qualifications.

For an informal discussion please email Kelly Adams in HR at hr@waverleycarecentre.com or contact Collette Woolford on 02920705282