Compassionate In-Home Dementia Support Worker

UKCIL Ltd.; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

UKCIL Ltd. is seeking Dementia Support Worker / Personal Assistant roles to provide compassionate, person-centred care at a private home in Lynmouth. The team will cover 31.5 hours per week with split shifts to support daily routines and attend a local day centre.

Applicants should be caring, reliable, and able to communicate well while being comfortable around a friendly but vocal dog. Prior care experience is beneficial, and training in dementia care and medication safety is offered.

Qualifications

• A caring, patient and friendly nature.
• Understanding of dementia and person-centred support.
• Reliable, trustworthy and dependable approach.
• Good communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable living with a friendly but vocal dog.
• Experience in care or support work is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Supporting with breakfast, meals, snacks and drinks.
• Safe administration of medication.
• Providing companionship and social support.
• Encouraging independence and maintaining routines.
• Providing reassurance and dementia-aware support throughout the day.
• Supporting attendance at the local day centre and family visits.
• Monitoring wellbeing and responding to changing needs.

Skills

Caring nature

Dementia understanding

Reliable

Communication skills

Dog-friendly

Care experience beneficial

Job description

UKCIL Ltd. is seeking Dementia Support Worker / Personal Assistant roles to provide compassionate, person-centred care at a private home in Lynmouth. The team will cover 31.5 hours per week with split shifts to support daily routines and attend a local day centre.

Applicants should be caring, reliable, and able to communicate well while being comfortable around a friendly but vocal dog. Prior care experience is beneficial, and training in dementia care and medication safety is offered.