Dementia Carer group Assistant– Host/Tech Support

Role Details: Within a group setting carers are encouraged and enabled to share their emotions to reduce stress and feelings of loneliness and isolation. This is achieved by us actively listening, providing relevant information, responding to issues and concerns raised by the Carer.

Feeding back to the Carer Wellbeing Worker for further action to be taken on a 1:1 basis, or by signposting the Carer to call our Carer Help Line. The co-Facilitator would also be responsible for alerting the Carer Wellbeing Worker to any Safeguarding related concerns or disclosures. Practical tasks will involve a suitable lap-top or tablet that has the capability to use Zoom calls. You would also need to ensure a private space for the entirety of the call.

Benefits

• Further experience of supporting people with Dementia
• Ongoing training and support.

Practical Considerations

You will need a private space where you can actively join in.

Skills

Skills & Competencies:

• Able to use a laptop/tablet to receive a Zoom call.
• Active listening, and excellent & effective communication.
• Confident to engage with others within a group setting
• An insight into issues carers face on a daily basis.
• An empathetic caring approach when engaging with others
• Personal/Professional insight into Dementia (preferred but not essential)
• To be non-judgemental and be able to maintain personal boundaries
• Encourage and promote carer health and wellbeing.

When do I need to be available?

Details	Hours Involved: 4 hours per month on average (including on-going training and regular reviews). 10.15-12.15 on the second Thursday of the month

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