Wellbeing & Dementia Lead - Part-Time

Wellbeing & Dementia Lead - Part-time

We are seeking a committed individual with a heart for the care of older people and a keenness to deliver our The Way We Care Programme, which encompasses our approach to the care of residents at Emmaus House in North Yorkshire. The Wellbeing & Dementia Lead will oversee the building of relationships between staff and those we care for, prioritising a family model of care throughout the home.

This role is ideal for an upbeat and enthusiastic person who is interested in engaging with our older residents and staff to promote The Way We Care. Find out more about how we care for our residents:

• Care for residents by providing a loving and caring environment and upholding the Christian ethos of the home.
• Become the in-house expert in caring for people living with dementia (full training and ongoing support provided).
• Embrace the Society's The Way We Care Model, addressing Mind, Body and Spirit – the Whole Person.
• Take responsibility for The Way We Care Programme, developing staff competency and practising person-centered care that recognises spiritual, emotional and physical needs.
• Foster a collaborative working environment where staff feel valued, listened to, and empowered to contribute ideas that enhance residents’ lives.
• Prioritise and support the spiritual life of the home for residents and staff, respecting individual beliefs and ways of expressing faith.

• Caring or nursing experience or an expert-by-experience in caring for someone living with dementia.
• Experience in mentoring or leading teams.
• Empathy and enjoyment in working with older people.
• Ability to support individuals with unique and diverse needs.
• Positive, open and warm personality.
• Desire to make others happy with genuine love for all people and a positive outlook.
• Ability to be a companion and friend to all residents, with or without dementia.
• Ability to work with teams and individuals and be willing to take on any task to provide excellent care.
• Well-organised, adaptable and practical.

The Way We Care is the Pilgrims' Friend Society approach to ensuring that older people have all they need to flourish in later years. Every part of The Way We Care looks at the whole person, rooted in Biblical principles. There are eight foundational principles:

• Every person is a physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual being.
• People are made for the community.
• Every person has a unique role to play in life.
• All families are made up of different people with different skills and abilities.
• Building and growing relationships are important in life.
• Every person's opinion about what happens to them is valid.
• Every person's role is important, regardless of capability.
• Every person has been lovingly and uniquely created.

We are committed to seeing the whole person—the history, experiences, joys, and sorrows of life—and knowing the important people who make up each person’s support network.

A part-time contract (approximately 21 hours over 5 days a week).

• Get paid for training.
• Training & development
• Career development:
  Whether you are starting your career or expanding your skills
• Paid DBS checks
• Being part of a friendly and committed staff team
• Assigned buddy
• Ongoing support from management
• Flexible working: various hours
• Team events
• Pension scheme
• Care Friends referral
• Medicash
• Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme
• Long-standing service rewards
• Birthday rewards

Pilgrims' Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Please note:

this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received; please apply as soon as possible if interested.