Post Diagnostic Support Link Worker - Fife

Salary: £30,232.96 - £33,468.90 per year pro rata

Contract Type: Permanent

Position Type: Full Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

About the Role

Are you a creative and motivated individual with the passion and drive to support people with a recent diagnosis of dementia to live well in their community? If so, you can be part of a National Team of Post Diagnostic Support Link Workers (PDS Link Workers) providing high-quality, person-centred support to people living with dementia and their families for a minimum of a year following diagnosis in line with the Scottish Government’s minimum guarantee.

The aim of the PDS National Service is to enable people to live well with dementia and is centred around Alzheimer Scotland's 5 pillar model so that people move on to a period of supported self-management.

The model includes understanding the illness and coming to terms with the diagnosis, peer support, connecting and maintaining links with their community along with planning for future care and decision making to develop an outcome-focused plan to support their future hopes, desires, and aspirations.

Responsibilities

1. Support our East Fife locality as part of the Older Adult Community Mental Health Team at Stratheden Hospital.
2. Work effectively as a team member and build relationships with colleagues within Alzheimer Scotland, the NHS, and other stakeholders.
3. Utilize digital platforms for a blended approach to support, including virtual meetings and online groups.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a recognised relevant professional qualification, have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects people and their families, along with excellent communication skills, a warm flexible approach, combined with skills in empathy and relationship building.

In addition, you should have skills and knowledge at the Enhanced Level of the Promoting Excellence Framework or be able to evidence you are working towards its completion. This post requires a full driving license and access to a car.

Application Process

For a full job description, please click apply where you will be redirected to our website to fill out an online application form. Applicants must complete the form on our website to be considered for this role. CV applications will not be considered.

The successful candidate for this post will be subject to a criminal check through Disclosure Scotland.