Dementia Service Assistant (Casual) x3

SurreyJobs; Claygate; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

SurreyJobs is seeking a Dementia Service Assistant (Casual) in Scotland to support a day centre for adults with mild to moderate dementia, enabling social, physical and mental activities.

You will assist the Dementia Services Manager, deliver person-centred activities, maintain confidentiality, uphold safeguarding, and build positive relationships with clients, carers and staff.

A caring, flexible team player with good communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Preferable experience in a similar role within dementia services or social care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to be creative and support a range of activities
• Good team player and ability to work on own initiative

Responsibilities

• Support the Dementia Services Manager in daily operations of the service
• Deliver person centred activities to enhance social, physical and mental wellbeing
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguarding practices
• Build effective relationships with team members, clients, and carers

Skills

Dementia experience

Communication skills

Creative activities

Team player

Job description

Dementia Service Assistant (Casual)

Community Health and Wellbeing

Grade SCP 14 (£15.59)

Closing date: 30 October 2026

Our Dementia Services provides a day centre group for individuals living with mild to moderate dementia. Our clients, who live either independently or with family members, enjoy a social setting where they can engage in activities such as music, singing, arts and crafts, and quizzes.

This is a role that requires a special type of person; it requires you. You have the commitment to care, the dedication to people, as well as the communication and organisational skills to support our clients.

Qualifications and skills:

• Preferable experience in a similar role within dementia services or social care
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to be creative and support a range of activities
• Good team player and ability to work on own initiative

The role

• The role involves supporting the Dementia Services Manager in the daily operations of the service, ensuring a social day centre approach that promotes independence and inclusivity for clients with mild to moderate dementia.
• Responsibilities include delivering person centred activities to enhance social, physical and mental wellbeing
• The role also involves maintaining confidentiality and safeguarding practices, and building effective relationships team members, clients, and carers.

For any questions, please call Nikki our Dementia Services manager on 01372 474 547.