Dementia Care Lead - Part-Time, 28h Weekdays/Weekends

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Wakefield is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide person-centred care for residents with dementia. This part-time role involves 28 hours of work per week on a rota basis, including weekends and bank holidays. Ideal candidates should have NVQ 2 in Social Care and experience working with older adults. The council offers excellent training and benefits, including subsidized transport and health programs.

Benefits

Access to high-quality training

Discounted public transport

Local Government Pension Scheme

Discounted leisure facilities membership

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience of working with older adults.
• Understanding of differing complex care needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support for the residents.
• Communicate service users' needs to management.
• Manage and safely administer medications.
• Ensure residents have the best quality of life.

Skills

Understanding of Safe manual handling techniques

Knowledge of Safeguarding Adults

Education

NVQ 2 in Social Care

Willingness to complete NVQ 3 in Social Care

Job description

A local government council in Wakefield is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide person-centred care for residents with dementia. This part-time role involves 28 hours of work per week on a rota basis, including weekends and bank holidays. Ideal candidates should have NVQ 2 in Social Care and experience working with older adults. The council offers excellent training and benefits, including subsidized transport and health programs.