Job summary

Do you have experience of working with Older Adults with Mental Health issues related to cognitive impairment and Dementia?

A rare opportunity has become available to join our new Dementia Intensive Support Team covering CTM as a community nursing support worker.

The DIST support people to live in their own homes and to live well with dementia.

To work as a member of the Dementia Intensive Support Team. To assist in the implementation of care for service users and their families, who are experiencing a deterioration of signs/symptoms of Dementia and require intensive home treatment as an alternative to inpatient care. To deliver an effective and competent level of care, under the guidance and supervision of the multi-disciplinary team.

Main duties of the job

Undertake care or supports self-care as directed by the registered health-care professional, following agreed care/recovery plans, providing information to the registered healthcare professional that will enable the monitoring and amendment of care/recovery plans and ongoing risk assessment. For example, this may include working closely with patients/ service users to meet their individual needs in achieving independence, supporting with life skills, resuming integration into social settings, actively helping participation in activities to facilitate recovery and achieve their goals.

Develop rapport based upon a therapeutic working relationship, encouraging and motivating engagement in the individual care/ recovery plan, maintaining appropriate boundaries at all times.

Observe patients for signs of agitation or distress, and record accurate and timely information in the appropriate documentation including documenting for example indicators of positive recovery, patient/service user strengths, presence of relapse indicators.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.