Dementia Support Worker

SeeMeHired.com; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attendance bonus

Uniform provided

DBS paid

Regular training

Job summary

Ashmere is seeking a Dementia Support Worker to join The Firs Care Home. The role focuses on compassionate personal care, mealtime support and safeguarding residents' wellbeing. You will work across shifts, 35 hours per week, within a friendly, supportive team.

No formal qualification is required initially—we can support you with training and DBS checks, and you’ll be welcomed into a structured induction with ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Care required.
• NVQ Level 3 in Care or working towards it.
• NVQ Level 4 in Care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and mealtimes.
• Administer medication and liaise with outside professionals.
• Participate in induction and ongoing training for new joiners.

Skills

Excellent communication

Empathy

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Care

NVQ Level 3 in Care (or working towards)

NVQ Level 4 in Care (desirable)

Job description

Dementia Support Worker

Please note - unfortunately we cannot accept applications that require Sponsorship

We are looking for local people who are passionate about providing an outstanding level of care and going the extra mile for our residents. We are currently have a vacancy at our The Firs Care home working 35 hours a week over 5 shifts.

The dementia support worker role relies on a passion to learn; a passion to enable people with dementia to live well; hold excellent communication skills and the ability to accept a person for who they are.

About the role

You will be assisting residents with all aspects of their care including assisting with mealtimes and personal care. You will be responsible for administrating medication and liaising with outside professionals.

Your experience in dementia doesn’t necessarily need to be paid experience, you might have cared for a family member or friend. Don’t worry about needing any formal qualification, we can support you with this should you be successful in gaining a role with us.

We will pay you an attendance bonus just for turning up to work!

Working for an established care provider like Ashmere, you start your journey with us by attending our monthly new starter company induction with all new joiners from all of our homes. We will kit you out with uniform, pay for your DBS check, and provide you with regular training.

As well as the above we also have:

• Annual Ashmere Awards Ceremony
• Discretionary Attendance Bonus (so you get paid to come to work!)
• Eligible for Blue Light Card subscription.
• Refer a Friend Scheme (which can earn you up to £200!)
• Pension
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Staff Incentives
• Enhanced rate of pay for bank holidays!
• A fantastic employee wellbeing programme

If you believe you have the right skills and attributes for this role, we’d love to hear from you!

About the company

We are Ashmere — a family-run group of care homes across Derbyshire devoted to providing high-quality residential, nursing, dementia and specialist care. We believe in treating every resident as part of our family, ensuring dignity, compassion and respect in everything we do. At Ashmere, our homes offer welcoming, supportive environments where our residents feel safe, cared for, and valued.

Required Criteria

• NVQ Level 2 in Care
• NVQ Level 3 ( or working towards) in Care

Desired Criteria

• NVQ Level 4 in Care

Skills you’ll need