Activity/Dementia Support Worker

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board; Dolgellau; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health organization in North Wales is seeking a part-time Dementia Support Worker for Cader Ward in Dolgellau. The role requires experience in dementia care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to maintain high standards of care. The post holder will assist in planning activities for patients during their hospital stay and support their well-being. Candidates fluent in Welsh are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Family-friendly benefits

Childcare voucher schemes

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Experience of dementia care and planning activities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to deliver high standards of care in a demanding environment.
• Welsh language ability is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning individual and group activity programmes.
• Provide care and support to patients with dementia.
• Demonstrate care and compassion in delivering patient care.
• Support skill development and ensure high standards of care.

Skills

Dementia care experience

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to maintain high standards of care

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Dementia Support Worker to join our dedicated nursing team on Cader Ward at Ysbyty Dolgellau. The post holder will assist in planning a unit individual and group activity programme, which may require working with other members of the ward staff. This is a demanding role that requires commitment and a positive approach towards change. You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike. The post is a part‑time position of 22.5 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning a unit individual and group activity programme for the ward, potentially in collaboration with other ward staff.
• Provide care and support to patients with dementia and those with delirium during their hospital stay.
• Demonstrate care and compassion in delivering patient care and support, maintaining high standards of care in a demanding environment.
• Support the development of skills and ensure care of a high standard is delivered.

Qualifications

• Experience of dementia care and planning activities.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to deliver high standards of care in a demanding environment.
• Welsh language ability is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Organisation and Culture

Applicants will be supported to develop skills and ensure care of a high standard is delivered. The post is offered within Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, the largest health organisation in Wales providing a full range of services across North Wales. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and welcome applicants under the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

Benefits and Application Notes

We offer family‑friendly benefits, including childcare voucher schemes and work‑life balance policies. Please check your email account regularly; successful applicants will receive recruitment correspondence via the email registered on the application form. Applications may be submitted in Welsh; Welsh and English applications are treated equally.