Dementia Short breaks Co-Ordinator – CARIAD Service (Fixed Term 1year)

To assess the needs of carers and provide a flexible short break service, arranged at the request of the carer including providing 1-1 sits and the coordination and facilitation of groups.


ROLE OF DEPARTMENT

The aim of the CARIAD service is to provide high quality care for people with dementia and their families who are experiencing complex symptoms that are not being effectively managed by generalist practitioners. This work aims to enable them to remain in their identified preferred place of care, avoiding unnecessary admission to hospital.
The purpose of the AMSER project (this role) is to provide a flexible short break service, arranged at the request of the carer.

Support and facilitate choice and the fulfilment of the wishes of people with dementia and their carers.
MAIN TASKS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Be the Single Point of Access for Short break requests within Torfaen & Blaenau Gwent.
To co-ordinate the promotion of the Your Time, Your Choice project within Torfaen through social media, printed literature at various outlets including associated groups and facilities, Memory Assessment Service Clinics and GP practices.
To engage with carers and asses their short breaks needs and suitability to the service using an agreed assessment referral form developed by a working group.
Notify Safeguarding officers should the carers needs require further intervention.
Initiate follow-up contact with the client following their short break provision to evaluate their experience.
To build a professional relationship with service users and their families and to use that relationship to safeguard and promote positive outcomes.
To update and maintain accurate records of service provision and clients’ details via Charity Log and other relevant systems.
To utilise Charity log for scheduling of short breaks provision.
Regularly meet with and feedback to CARIAD Team Lead and Age Connects Torfaen Management Team.
Prepare monthly reports and case studies to the CARIAD Team Lead in line with the outcomes and objectives of the project.
Prepare necessary reporting and statistical information for Carers Trust Wales.
To provide a minimum of 8 hours service delivery involving a mixture of home visits and or delivery of group activities.
To be able to work in the community in times of absence and provide cover for short breaks services, to ensure the smooth operation of the pilot.
Provide validation service and evaluation reporting of the project using the agreed evaluation method.
Escalate any queries as necessary to CARIAD Team Lead.

To attend supervisions, either on a one-to-one basis, or as part of a group in accordance with Hospice of the Valley’s policy and guidelines.

Knowledge of local services is desirable as signposting to other services/agencies is required where appropriate.

The service also provides support through group settings. Therefore, this role will include the responsibility of organising a peer support group that offers stimulating and reminiscent activities for people with a dementia diagnosis.

The Cariad service is a bespoke and unique service that prides itself on the gold service we deliver. The service is always looking for ways to develop and improve and therefore it is imperative that the post holder is able to identify and evidence other areas of need and enable the development of the service in line with this need.