Hummingbird - Part-Time in Royal Tunbridge Wells

Location: On site / Millward House, 6 Madeira Park, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Tunbridge Wells TN2 5SZ
job type: Permanent / Part-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
HourlyFixed salary:£ 16.08

Hummingbird - Part-Time

Are you chatty?

Do you enjoy laughing and feel fulfilled because you have lifted others’ spirits?

Do you have what it takes to make a positive difference to our residents' well-being?

The role of our Hummingbird is to flit around the communal lounge or residents’ rooms, spending a few moments with each one doing or saying something that will be meaningful to them or, perhaps, sometimes, just listening to what they have to say and making it known that they have been heard.

People with dementia need people. Even if they forget who you are, even if there is no conversation, only the touch of a hand, they will know they have been touched. They need those small touches throughout the day, every day. Be it a physical touch, a few words, a song that is precious to them, a short Bible reading or prayer; all these things can make a big difference in the life of someone living in the fog of dementia.

Milward Houseis an attractive, modern care home about two miles from the centre ofTunbridge Wells, Kent and offers both residential care and dementia care. Viewour wonderful home here .

We are willing to train someone with the qualities listed below:

• Support the Protestant Christian ethos that is so important to our residents;
• Be willing and able to respect and support Bible reading and prayer if requested;
• Be able to support individuals who are living in different stages of dementia;
• Have a positive open and warm personality;
• Be able to connect to individuals with unique and diverse needs;
• Treat individuals with dignity and respect;
• Be a companion and friend to all of the people we care for – with or without dementia;
• Have a desire to make others happy with a genuine love for all people;
• Have a positive outlook on life;
• Have empathy with older people;
• Be creative and cheerful, fully able to “think outside the box”;
• Have high energy levels and be a bit of an extrovert;
• Be flexible, spontaneous and confident;
• Be a team player who enjoys a challenge.

Part-time: 12 hours per week, Saturday and Sunday 2pm-8pm

• Career development: Whether you are starting your career or looking to expand your skills.
• Being part of our friendly and committed staff team
• Ongoing support from management
• Flexible working: various working hours
• Team events
• Care Friends referral
• Perkbox – including an Employee assistance programme.
• Long-standing service rewards
• Birthday rewards

—What our staff say about us: …“It is a friendly and welcoming place to work” … —

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.

Are you within walking or commuting distance of the care home?

What is your experience of interacting socially with people who are isolated or have communication difficulties?

What is your experience working personally or professionally with those with dementia? If no experience, state none

Would you be comfortable reading the Bible, a hymn or a prayer to those in our care?

Are able to work for 6 hours, 2pm-8pm, both Saturdays and Sundays?

Please note, we do not provide Sponsorship for this position. Do you hold a full time working Visa for the UK and willing to provide supporting documentation should your application be successful?