Dementia Services Co-Ordinator Extra Care Services

Recruiting Organisation: Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove (AUKWSBH)               

Working hours, Location, Salary :

18 hours per week – Bognor Regis – £11,675 pa

18 hours per week – Brighton – £11,675 pa

37 hours per week  – Arun AIC – £24,000 pa

37 hours per week – Chanctonbury – £24,000 pa

Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove, is an independent local charity working in the community to help older people, their families and their carers. Their vision is to inspire and enable people in West Sussex, Brighton & Hove to Love Later Life. To do this, they provide an array of services and activities that meet the needs and interests of the communities they support, providing opportunities for people to get out, have fun, socialise and build friendships. It really is a great place to work if you really want to make a difference in people’s lives.

The Role:

Due to the expansion of  Social Prescribing Service, they have some exciting opportunities for new Social Prescribers to join the amazing and dedicated team in various locations across West Sussex. You will be a key member of the Primary Care Network (PCN) multi-disciplinary team and will provide support to patients, empowering them to take control of their health and well-being.

• The support you give will focus on what matters to the patient, taking a holistic approach to each individuals health and well-being.
• You will be connecting patients to community groups and services for practical and emotional support.

Although AUKWSBH supports people over the age of 50, the Social Prescribers support all patients from the age of 18.

• You will be helping patients set goals, achieve personal growth, and behaviour modification as well as building resilience and social connectedness, reduce inequalities and help patients to have greater control over their health and lives.
• If you have a good knowledge of local community activities and the initiative to find out more about the range of non-medical options available, then being a Social Prescriber could be the role for you.
• You will need to be well organised, able to manage a caseload, have good IT skills and be able to keep accurate records.
• A driving licence is required for the role as it may involve some travel.
• Should you be successful, you will be subject to a variety of checks, including DBS and references.

These posts are exciting opportunities, giving the successful candidates the opportunity to deliver a service which will improve people’s lives and make a real difference. All roles offer hybrid working, with a mixture of working in GP Surgeries, office and homeworking.

Bognor Regis – You will need to cover Monday and Friday and other days are flexible and can be discussed at interview.

Brighton – working days can be discussed at interview.

Arun and Chanctonbury – both full time roles but will offer flexible working patterns which can be discussed at interview.

At AWSBH, staff benefits include:

• Flexible Working Option
• Ongoing professional training and development
• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) pro-rata for part time staff
• Health Cash Plan

As an employer, they want to see the diversity of our communities reflected in the workforce. They believe that employing a rich mix of people from a range of different backgrounds with fresh ideas and different perspectives is key to enabling them to continually improve our services to the diverse communities they serve. They welcome and encourage applications from all members of the community.

They are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is as inclusive as possible for everyone.

Download job description & person specification: JD & PS – Social Prescriber

To arrange an informal chat, please contact either Clare Hall on 07850 901168, email clare.hall@ageukwestsussex.org.uk or Lauren Taylor on 07563 382846, email lauren.taylor@ageukwsbh.org.uk

Read More & Apply here.

To apply please complete an application form or email your CV with a full covering letter as to why you are suitable for the role to recruitment@ageukwestsussex.org.uk

Closing date:  7 Dec 2022, mid day

Interview Date: w/c 12 Dec 2022