Dementia Support Worker - Days

Orchard Care Homes; Leeds, West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in care is looking for a compassionate Dementia Support Worker. This vital role involves providing empathetic support to individuals living with dementia, ensuring they are treated with dignity and respect. You will engage with residents, promoting their strengths through tailored activities that enhance their quality of life. With excellent training and progression opportunities, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable individuals. Join a team that values your development and offers a supportive work environment dedicated to excellence in care.

Benefits

Competitive Hourly Rate

Excellent training and progression opportunities

Blue Light Discount Card

Recognition schemes

24/7 Employee Support Hub

Company-supported pension scheme

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or above in Health and Social Care is essential.
• 6 months minimum experience in a dementia setting required.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals living with dementia with compassion and respect.
• Engage clients in leisure activities and daily living tasks.

Skills

Dementia Care

Empathy

Communication

Personal Care

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Hopton Mews, Armley, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS12 3UA

Dementia Support Worker - Days

Job Type: Permanent
Job Category: Care
Shift Type: Days
Shift Structure: 22 to 44 hours per week - Days available
Closing Date: 31 January 2025
Pay: £13.58 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 a NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care? We are seeking experienced individuals who have the above, and 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 to ensure that people are treated with respect and dignity, and your approach is 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, normalising life as much as possible with joy and happiness. This role does involve 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:

• Competitive Hourly Rate
• 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 recognising 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.

Orchard Care Homes:

We are the proud winners of the 2023 LaingBuisson award for Excellence in Large Residential Care. Paisley Lodge Care Home is situated in the bustling Armley community. It is a bright and modern care home offering specialist care for people living with dementia. With Orchard Care Homes, your professional development is actively encouraged, and you will receive plenty of training to support your growth.

Paisley Lodge Dementia Care Home

Welcome to Paisley Lodge Care Home in Leeds! We're a care home in West Yorkshire offering residential dementia care, short-term respite care and specialist dementia care through our innovative Reconnect community.

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