Dementia Ambassador

An exciting opportunity has arisen to support the further development of our Dementia Care services as we look to support those people living in our homes and with a dementia. At MMCG we are committed to continuously look to enhance the lifestyle of our residents, whilst ensuring that our teams are supported to enable them to deliver truly person-centred care.

Therefore, we have introduced this role to support and upskill home teams to deliver exceptional care to those living with us. This is a varied role, which will involve working directly with residents to meet both their physical and emotional needs; building relationships and finding those commonalities which can enhance the residents' experience; working alongside your colleagues to role model best practice, providing information, advice, and guidance where required.

You will report directly into your Home Manager, supported by our MMCG Dementia Development Lead, plus a wider network of Dementia Ambassadors across the organisation., Situated in the centre of the historic town of Falkirk, Thorntree Mews is a 40 bedded care home which offers specialist nursing, residential and dementia care. The home can also provide long and short term respite stays as and when availability allows. The care manager has over 28 years of experience in the healthcare profession and has been the manager at Thorntree Mews for 13 years. The experienced care team at take care of the varied healthcare needs of residents, from specialist support to general assistance with everyday living, while respecting their need for an independent and dignified lifestyle. The home has retained some of the building†s original features including stained glass windows, high ceilings and grand fireplaces which adds to the impressive feel of the home. Owners Countrywide Care Homes have recently invested in updating and refurbishing the home†s facilities and modernising décor throughout. Facilities include spacious lounges and quiet
rooms on each floor, an on-site hair salon and a conservatory overlooking the outdoor patio area. All areas are wheelchair accessible and en-suite bedrooms are available, along with a choice of bathroom and shower room facilities.

Your experience of working to support people living with dementia is essential. You will need an understanding of the changes that dementia can have both on a person's abilities and needs; how to find strategies to best support them; and to then support the team with making the relevant changes to care planning.

You will need strong communication, coaching and interpersonal skills and feel confident with supporting the team, delivering training workshops and demonstrating how to put newfound knowledge and skills into practice.

A level 3 vocational qualification in Health and Social Care is preferred., Disability Confident
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In return for this you will receive a competitive salary package plus:

• Simply Health - company funded, providing cashback for prescriptions, optical and dental costs 24/7 virtual GP access plus more for you and up to 4 children


• Early Pay - Access to earned pay prior to payday


• Benefits platform - discounts across multiple retailers, leisure providers, hospitality etc.


• An exclusive discount on Tastecard - dine out with up to 50% off total food bill


• Free criminal record checks


• Pension Scheme with Nest


• Flexible working patterns


• Cycle to work scheme


• Recommend a friend - up to £750


• Service recognition


• Training support and development opportunities


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Wellbeing support


• Discounted gym membership



• Benefits require completion of a 12-week probationary period before they can be accessed.



• Benefit subject to deduction not taking colleague below National Living Wage