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Dementia Friendly Keighley (DFK) 

At Dementia Friendly Keighley (DFK) we aim to support people with dementia and their carers by raising dementia awareness and becoming a Dementia Friendly  Town. We want to increase understanding of dementia amongst the population and change the way Keighley communities think, talk, and act about dementia. 

We wish to appoint a Community Co-ordinator 

SALARY:

£23,400 pro-rata 37.5 hour week £12 ph

HOURS:

22.5 hours per week: 

(Mondays to Fridays: minimum of four days: exact days and hours to be agreed on appointment).  Occasional Saturdays;

possible additional hours by agreement 

HOLIDAYS:

33 days inc bank holidays pro rata 

The postholder will provide essential support to people from BAME backgrounds and their carers during the pre-diagnosis and post-diagnosis stages of their dementia journey. Although waiting times will vary for individuals, the support will be consistent. The postholder will also signpost people to other relevant local support groups and provide information and assurance around what to expect through different stages.

Closing date: Friday 22nd October, 5 pm 2021

Shortlisting:  28/10/2021

Interviews will be held w/c 01/11/2021

If you wish to discuss this post, please contact Julie Lintern 07943 436259 For an application pack: email info@dementiafriendlykeighley.org.uk 

Or download from: www.dementiafriendlykeighley.org.uk

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