Dementia Support Worker

Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community support organization in Nottingham is seeking compassionate individuals to support people with dementia. The role involves engaging in activities both individually and in groups while providing personal care. A flexible approach and excellent communication skills are essential. Benefits include 24 days annual leave, a pension contribution, and various employee discounts.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

4% employer contribution pension

Access to employee discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to interact with people with dementia in a friendly way.
• Experience supporting individuals with personal care tasks.
• Flexibility in availability to cover for staff absence.

Responsibilities

• Support people with dementia through group or one-to-one activity.
• Provide personal care in a compassionate and sensitive manner.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Friendly interaction with dementia patients

Compassionate personal care

Flexible approach

Job description

Overview

• Hours: Various hours available (with additional paid hours providing cover as required)
• Salary: £12.21 per hour
• Based: Sybil Levin Specialist Dementia Day Service, Nuthall Road, Nottingham
• Tenure: Permanent

About the role

Age UK Notts supports people with dementia using an innovative, person centred approach in order to optimize their feelings of wellbeing throughout the day, using the SPECAL approach.

You will support people with dementia through group or one to one activity. Alongside this you will provide personal care in a compassionate and sensitive manner.

About you

The ability to interact with people with dementia in a friendly and authentic way is essential. Excellent communication skills are essential, along with the ability to support people in a kind and caring way. A flexible approach is needed, including covering for staff absence as required.

Benefits and package

As an employee of Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire you will be eligible for our attractive package which includes 24 days annual leave (Pro Rata), public holidays, flexible working and a 4% employer contribution pension (in line with auto-enrolment rules). You will also have access to a Blue Light Card, BUPA Employee Assistance Programme and a range of retail, travel and lifestyle employee discounts.

How to apply

For full details please download an application pack from our website. Alternatively, please contact our Human Resources department for an application pack by email to [e-mail] or telephone [phone].

This vacancy is open ended and it is advised to send your application as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Age UK Nottingham & Nottinghamshire promotes equality and diversity.

Registered Charity Number: 1067881