East London NHS Foundation Trust
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Bengali/Sylheti speaker to work as a dementia care advisor/navigator within Tower Hamlets post dementia diagnostics service. Consisting of a band 6 post diagnostic Mental Health Nurse and 2 other dementia care advisors/navigators.The aim of the service is to provide post diagnostic information and support to enable people with dementia and their families prepare for what to expect as the illness progresses and get the support they need.The team sits within the broader Integrated Care Mental Health team where patients can be escalated too if they require more intensive support.
Main duties of the job
Work with individuals and their families, to provide information and signposting and onward referrals to support the person to live as best they can with the illness. This may include referrals to the carers centre, Adult Social Care, telecare, among others. We work closely with the Alzheimer Society who run social inclusion groups in the borough. Working with the patient and their carers on a personalised care plan and reviewing before discharging back to the GP.
To facilitate Bengali Cognitive Stimulation Group.
To offer and facilitate GRACE interventions.
Work with the wider MDT.
Attend Dementia Support Service team meetings.
Keep up to date notes on Rio.
Ensure supervision, appraisal and Stat Mandatory training are up to date.
You will be required to visit people in their own homes in Tower Hamlets.
Person Specification
Education/ Qualification/ Training
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 qualification to diploma equivalent level or above
Desirable
- Qualification in health or social care related subject
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working with people who have a disability and/or physical/mental health/sensory difficulties
- Experience of using Excel software for data recording and reporting
- Experience of team working
- Experience of co-facilitating and presenting information to groups
- Experience of working with people who have a learning disability, mental health issues and behaviours which may challenge
- Experience of working with people who have communication difficulties or are non-verbal
- Experience of working with paid and unpaid carers
Desirable
- Experience of working in a community-based health or social care setting
- Experience of gathering health-related data and information
- oExperience of working with people whose first language is not English and of working through interpreters
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Understanding of what a learning disability is and the impact it may have upon someone on a day to day basis
- Ability to adapt communication style to communicate effectively with those who have limited verbal communication skills
- Good interpersonal and written communication skills
- Competence in the use of IT software – Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams; Zoom
- To be willing to learn new clinical skills
Desirable
- Knowledge and understanding of cultural diversity the
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritise workload, to problem-solve and to work to deadlines
- Coaching/motivational interviewing skills
Other
Essential
- Ability and willingness to work across different sites and within the community (e.g. client’s homes, day services).
- Ability to recognise boundaries of own skill level and seek help as appropriate
- Respectful and professional approach to service users, families, carers, colleagues and other professionals. Willing to negotiate and can handle confrontation effectively and professionally.
Closing Date: 30 August 2026
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