Dementia Support Worker - Days

Orchard Care Homes; Thorpe-on-the-Hill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes is seeking experienced Dementia Support Workers to provide compassionate and person-centered care to residents with dementia. The role offers flexible hours and excellent training opportunities, aimed at fostering your professional growth.

Benefits

Excellent training and career progression opportunities

Blue Light Discount Card

Recognition schemes such as ‘Making a Difference’

24/7 Employee Support Hub

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 (or above) in Health and Social Care required.
• Minimum 6 months experience in a dementia care setting.

Responsibilities

• Support daily activities and engagement for residents with dementia.
• Assist with personal care when needed.

Skills

Compassionate care

Person-centered care

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Acre Close, Middleton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 4HX

Dementia Support Worker - Days

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• Location: Acre Close, Middleton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 4HX
• Job Type: Full Time
• Category: Care
• Shift Type: Days
• Hours per week: 22 to 44
• Closing Date: 30 June 2025
• Pay: £14.35 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking experienced Dementia Support Workers with NVQ Level 2 (or above) in Health and Social Care and a minimum of 6 months experience in a dementia setting. The role involves providing compassionate, respectful, and person-centered care to residents with dementia, supporting their daily activities and engagement, and assisting with personal care when needed. Tailored dementia training will be provided to enhance your skills.

Qualifications and Experience

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (essential)
• Minimum 6 months experience in a dementia care setting

Benefits

• Excellent training and career progression opportunities
• Blue Light Discount Card
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Making a Difference’
• 24/7 Employee Support Hub
• Company pension scheme

About Orchard Care Homes

Middleton Park Lodge, located in a residential suburb of Leeds, is a purpose-built nursing home providing specialist care for older people. Orchard Care Homes operates 23 care homes, all rated 'Good' by CQC, and is committed to delivering high-quality care within the community.

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