Posted 16/10/2024
£25,000 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract length: until March 2026
Location
Reports To: Dementia Matters Programme Manager
Responsible For: None
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:
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.
Why Work For Us?
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.
Cynon Linc,
Seymour Street,
Aberdare
CF44 7BD
Aberdare Train Station 0.5 miles / 10mins walk
Dean Street Bus Stop 0.1 miles / 2mins walk