Dementia Support Worker -Days

Orchard Care Homes; Greater Manchester, Greater London; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in care is seeking a compassionate Dementia Support Worker to join their dedicated team. This role is vital in ensuring that individuals living with dementia receive the respect and dignity they deserve. You will engage with residents, promoting their strengths and abilities while providing empathetic support. With excellent training and progression opportunities, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you care for. If you are passionate about person-led care and have the necessary qualifications, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Excellent training and progression opportunities

Blue Light Discount Card

Recognition schemes

24/7 Employee Support Hub

Company-supported pension scheme

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care is essential.
• Minimum 6 months experience in a Dementia setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support to individuals living with Dementia.
• Engage residents in activities of daily living and leisure.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Person-led care

Dementia care experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Wood Street, Langley, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 5QH

Dementia Support Worker - Days

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: Care

Shift Type: Days

Shift Structure: 22 to 44 hours per week - Days available

Closing Date: 31 January 2025

Pay: £13.83

Dementia Support Worker

£13.83 per hour

Minimum Requirements: 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.

Introduction to the Role:

Are you an individual that has previous care experience within a dementia setting? Do you have an NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care? We are seeking experienced individuals who can demonstrate a positive nature and a passion for person-led care. Our ambition is to change the way people with dementia are supported, and the role of Dementia Support Worker is vital to our success.

As a Dementia Support Worker, you will help us ensure that people are treated with respect and dignity. Your approach will be empathetic, compassionate, and focused on ensuring that their life is the best it can be, through promoting the strengths and abilities of each person.

In specially designed communities, you will engage with individuals living with Dementia, ensuring you understand their needs, encourage, assist, and support people to participate in appropriate leisure activities and activities of daily living, normalizing life as much as possible with joy and happiness. This role involves aspects of personal care, and you may support individuals who show signs of being distressed. With support from the team, you will receive tailor-made dementia training to enhance your skills and the lives of people living with dementia.

Benefits:

• £13.83 per hour
• Excellent training and progression opportunities, from day one, with career pathways to enable you to grow and develop.
• Access to Blue Light Discount Card.
• Recognition schemes, such as ‘Making a Difference’ and recognizing our dedicated staff team.
• Access to our 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support on personal and professional issues.
• Access to company-supported pension scheme.
• Refer a friend scheme.

Orchard Care Homes

We are the proud winners of the 2023 LaingBuisson award for Excellence in Large Residential Care.

Located in Langley, a residential area between Rochdale and Manchester City Centre, Langfield care home provides residential care for those living with varying needs.

At Orchard Care Homes, we value our employees. Click here to find out more about our wide range of benefits.

Langfield Care Home in Middleton

Welcome to Langfield Care Home in Middleton!