Dementia Care Specialist: Support & Growth

Orchard Care Homes Ltd.; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Colleague discounts

Recognition schemes

Making a Difference award

Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7/–

Pension scheme

DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Healthcare Group operates Langfield care home in Langley, Greater Manchester, seeking a Dementia Support Worker. Roles include supporting residents with daily living, personal care, and engagement in activities, with dementia-focused training provided. NVQ 2/3 in Health and Social Care and at least 6 months’ dementia care experience are required.

The post offers day and night shifts, a supportive MDT, and opportunities for career development within our network of homes.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and have at least 6 months’ experience in a Dementia care setting.

Responsibilities

• Building meaningful relationships with residents and their families
• Support people to participate in appropriate leisure activities and activities of daily living, normalising life as much as possible with joy and happiness
• Providing personal care with empathy and sensitivity
• Receive tailored dementia training to enhance your skills and the lives of those you will support
• Collaborating with a passionate, multidisciplinary team

Education

NVQ level 2 in Health and Social care

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care

Job description

Orchard Healthcare Group operates Langfield care home in Langley, Greater Manchester, seeking a Dementia Support Worker. Roles include supporting residents with daily living, personal care, and engagement in activities, with dementia-focused training provided. NVQ 2/3 in Health and Social Care and at least 6 months’ dementia care experience are required.

The post offers day and night shifts, a supportive MDT, and opportunities for career development within our network of homes.