Dementia Support Worker

Orchard Care Homes Ltd.; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Colleague discounts

Recognition schemes

Employee Assistance Programme (24/7)

Pension scheme

DBS check

Job summary

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Patient care

Education

NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Support Worker (Dementia)

An NVQ level 2 (or above) certificate in Health and Social Care is essential for this role along with 6 months minimum experience within a Dementia setting.

Dementia Support Worker – 22- 44 hrs available per week - 22 - 44 hours per week, Day shifts

• NVQ level 2 in Health and Social care: £13.77 per hour
• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care: £14.60 per hour

Location: Ashlea Lodge - Hylton Road, Millfield, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR4 7AB

Dementia Support Worker – 22- 44 hrs available per week - 22 - 44 hours per week, Day shifts

Rates Of Pay

• NVQ level 2 in Health and Social care: £13.77 per hour
• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care: £14.60 per hour

Are you passionate about supporting individuals with mental health needs to live empowered, fulfilling lives? If you hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and have at least 6 months' experience in a Dementia care setting, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Specialist Support Worker, you will help us to ensure that people are treated with respect and dignity. Your approach will be empathetic, compassionate, and focused on ensuring that the lives of residents are fulfilled and meaningful.

What You'll Be Doing

• 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

Everything You'll Love

• Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways
• Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
• Excellent employee recognition schemes such as 'Making a Difference' award and Long Service Awards
• Free emotional, practical, and financial support that's fully confidential, through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app that's available 24/7, all year round
• Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
• Fully funded DBS check

About Orchard Healthcare Group

Within close proximity of the vibrant city of Sunderland and all that it has to offer, Ashlea Lodge is a modern home with two floors that provides specialist care for older people, many of whom are living with dementia.

Orchard Healthcare Group has a network of 23 care homes and has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.

We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development will be actively encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.