Dementia Care Specialist — Growth & Benefits

Orchard Care Homes Ltd.; Sunderland; Sur place; GBP 18 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Career development

Colleague discounts

Recognition schemes

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Pension scheme

DBS check

Résumé du poste

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a Dementia Support Worker to join our Ashlea Lodge home in Sunderland. The role covers 22–44 hours per week with day shifts, focusing on compassionate dementia care and resident wellbeing.

Applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2 (or above) in Health and Social Care and have at least 6 months of dementia experience. Training and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or higher in Health and Social Care is essential.
• At least 6 months experience in a Dementia care setting.

Responsabilités

• Building meaningful relationships with residents and families.
• Support participation in activities of daily living with dignity.
• Provide personal care with empathy and sensitivity.
• Receive dementia-specific training to enhance care quality.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Connaissances

Empathy

Communication

Patient care

Formation

NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Description du poste

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a Dementia Support Worker to join our Ashlea Lodge home in Sunderland. The role covers 22–44 hours per week with day shifts, focusing on compassionate dementia care and resident wellbeing.

Applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2 (or above) in Health and Social Care and have at least 6 months of dementia experience. Training and progression opportunities are available.