Dementia Support Worker

Orchard Care Homes; Leeds; On-site; GBP 19,313 - 20,457; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development pathways

Colleague discounts

Employee recognition schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Leeds is seeking a dedicated Support Worker (Dementia) for bank shifts. You will build meaningful relationships with residents, provide personal care, and support daily living activities while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate should possess NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and show empathy and sensitivity in all interactions. This position offers career development, employee recognition schemes, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience in a Dementia setting required for NVQ Level 2.
• Minimum 6 months experience required for NVQ Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families.
• Support participation in leisure and daily living activities.
• Provide personal care with empathy and sensitivity.
• Receive tailored dementia training.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Relationship building

Empathy and sensitivity in personal care

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Support Worker (Dementia) – Bank Shifts

Location: Middleton Park Lodge Nursing Home, Acre Close, Middleton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 4HX.

Qualifications & Experience

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (minimum 6 months experience in a Dementia setting)
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (minimum 6 months experience

Rates of Pay

• NVQ Level 2: £14.02 per hour
• NVQ Level 3: £14.85 per hour

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families.
• Support people to participate in appropriate leisure activities and daily living activities, normalising life with joy and happiness.
• Provide personal care with empathy and sensitivity.
• Receive tailored dementia training to enhance skills and support.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Career development with clear progression pathways.
• Hundreds of colleague discounts.
• Employee recognition schemes such as "Making a Difference" award and Long Service Awards.
• Free emotional, practical, and financial support via Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company‑supported pension scheme.
• Fully funded DBS check.

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