Memory and Wellbeing Guide
Salary: £26,137.50 per annum
Hours:
- 37 hours per week
- Contract length – until 31 March 2027
Location:
- Cynon Linc, Aberdare, CF44 7BD
- Satellite bases across Cwm Taf Morgannwg area
Reports to: Dementia Matters Programme Manager
Responsible for: None
Application method: Application Form
About Us
Age Connects Morgannwg is the leading charity working with older people living in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil (the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Health Board footprint). We have a strong history with over 45 years of supporting older people and their families through some of the most difficult times in their life. We also have a proven track record of listening to older people, learning what’s important to them and caring about the way they are treated, perceived, and portrayed.
About the Job
As a named contact for those in assessment process, newly diagnosed with dementia or those with an MCI, the Memory and Wellbeing Guide will ensure that:
- People are connected to available and appropriate support networks, which may include peer support options.
- People are able to access practical advice and information, including financial, to support with the adjustments to their lifestyle, or environment, that will help them remain as fit and healthy as possible.
The Memory and wellbeing guide as defined nationally will help people living with dementia coordinate care alongside the statutory duties of Health and Social Care.
Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities are informed by what matters to people living with dementia in the Cwm Morgannwg region.
- To establish the Memory and Wellbeing guide role as a point of access for information and advice to people living with dementia or MCI, throughout their journey and confirm the frequency of check in conversations they require.
- On first contact to facilitate a ‘what matters to me’ conversation to consider the person and their carer or family’s need for ongoing support and facilitate through the provision of information and advice and signpost as necessary.
- To be responsible for recording the ‘what matters to me’ conversation and the information and action plan agreed as a result.
Please find the full list of responsibilities and peson specifications in the Job Description.
Please note: A full, valid driving licence is required for this position.
Why Work For Us?
- Hybrid working
- Family friendly employer
- Mileage allowance
- Discount at Cynon Linc
- Access to independent financial advice
- Workplace wellbeing scheme
- Employee assistance programme
Age Connects Morgannwg is the operating title of Age Concern Morgannwg, a charity for older people living in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil. Since 1977, we’ve been working to get older people the help they want, when they want it.
We offer a wide range of information, advice and services to help older people stay living independently for as long as possible. Our work is designed to put you first and make life easier. Our dedicated staff and volunteer team offer independent and confidential information, advice and support on a variety of issues such as care, legal, health, housing, income and benefits, consumer, leisure, learning and work.
