Dementia Support Worker - Flexible Hours & Progression

Orchard Care Homes Ltd.; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Colleague discounts

Employee recognition schemes

Making a Difference award

Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

DBS check funded

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes Ltd. seeks a Dementia Support Worker at Langfield Care Home in Langley, Middleton, Greater Manchester. The role supports residents with dementia, delivering compassionate care and enabling daily living activities with empathy.

NVQ levels 2/3 in Health and Social Care and 6 months dementia experience are required. Shifts are 22–44 hours per week with day and night options. Benefits include training, DBS, pension, and staff discounts, with development opportunities across our

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care is essential.
• Minimum 6 months experience in a Dementia setting.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families.
• Support participation in leisure activities and daily living tasks.
• Provide personal care with empathy and sensitivity.
• Receive tailored dementia training to enhance skills.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Education

NVQ level 2 Health and Social Care

NVQ level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

Orchard Care Homes Ltd. seeks a Dementia Support Worker at Langfield Care Home in Langley, Middleton, Greater Manchester. The role supports residents with dementia, delivering compassionate care and enabling daily living activities with empathy.

NVQ levels 2/3 in Health and Social Care and 6 months dementia experience are required. Shifts are 22–44 hours per week with day and night options. Benefits include training, DBS, pension, and staff discounts, with development opportunities across our