Dementia Development Co-ordinator

At CrossReach we’re a charitable organisation that puts people at the heart of everything we do. From caring for older people, children and families and the homeless to supporting those with learning disabilities, we’ve been delivering innovative social care for 150 years. And as one of Scotland’s largest social care providers, we have 65 services and 1,800 employees across the country.

As a member of our Corporate Services team you’ll be helping some of the most vulnerable people in our society live safer, fuller and happier lives. Our values driven culture means we are accepting, respectful and compassionate to both our service users and employees. So, join us and you’ll be part of a professional environment with a range of development opportunities and a generous benefits package. It’s a career that will enhance both your life and the lives of vulnerable people across Scotland.

This is a temporary post for 6 months.

Main Function

• ​​​​​​To research and develop cutting-edge dementia service provision in accordance with the Strategic Plan.
• To develop and support the implementation of the dementia strategy through a partnership approach involving professionals and organisations with a national role in dementia development.
• To coordinate and facilitate the delivery of an effective programme of specialist dementia training courses.
• Through Christian leadership, ensure that all Dementia Development work of CrossReach reflects its Christian ethos and mission statement.

Main Duties

1. To maintain current knowledge of developments in dementia care based on evidence based practice/research.
2. To engage in research activities, producing journal articles that have potential to influence dementia care practice in agreement with the Director, Older Peoples Services (OPS).
3. To assist staff to understand, uphold and communicate the Christian Ethos of CrossReach.
4. To represent and promote dementia services and the wider work of CrossReach at conferences and seminars.
5. Organise and chair meetings with various stakeholders including CrossReach staff.
6. Produce written reports for Committees and Groups.
7. Provide feedback to and be involved in dementia managers meetings.
8. Liaise with managers re development/training needs of staff groups or individual staff.
9. Develop, coordinate and deliver specialist dementia training.
10. To develop original research based dementia specific training packages which comply with Scottish Vocational Qualifications Standards.
11. Promote best practice in line with Organisational and National Care Standards and current legislation.
12. Contribute to the overall strategic direction of the organisation through membership of the dementia team and involvement in the strategic planning process.
13. Production of an Annual Report and Strategic Plan for activities relevant to the post.
14. Be involved in new service development as requested by the OPS Senior Management Team
15. To respond to internal and external requests for dementia input which will originate through the OPS Senior Management Team.

GENERAL

1. Supervise the Dementia Development Officer.
2. Through supervision identify any training needs to enable you to perform to required standard for the role of Dementia Development Officer.
3. Produce a Development Plan in line with your manager.
4. Keep abreast of current issues and developments relevant to the service through reading and attendance at conferences/training courses.
5. To demonstrate and share Christian love and support including by the leading of worship in accordance with CrossReach policy and by ensuring all staff meetings are opened with prayer and Bible reading.

Qualifications

Essential:

To have an SVQ Level 4 in Social Care or equivalent nursing or social work qualification. Completion of the Post Graduate in dementia is a requirement for this post and will be completed within an agreed timescale.

Personal

As we do our work in Christ’s name the job you have applied for requires you to have a Christian faith and be able to work within and uphold our Christian Ethos (this is an ongoing occupational requirement under the Equality Act 2010).

Skills and Abilities

Essential:

• Postholder must possess basic computer literacy skills including use of Microsoft Office and the internet.
• To work in accordance with SSSC codes of practice.
• To maintain or achieve registration with SSSC or other relevant professional body.
• To maintain the CPD requirements of your professional body.