Dementia Support Worker - Heanor Park - Ashmere

ASHMERE DERBYSHIRE LIMITED; Heanor; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established care provider is seeking dedicated Dementia Support Workers to join their team at Valley Lodge nursing home. This role requires a passion for enabling individuals with dementia to live well and the ability to communicate effectively. You will assist residents with personal care, mealtimes, and medication administration while working flexible shifts. The company offers a supportive environment with ongoing training, a welcoming induction, and various employee recognition programs. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Annual Ashmere Awards Ceremony

Discretionary Welcome aboard bonus

Attendance Bonus

Refer a Friend Scheme

Pension

Ongoing Training and Development

Staff Incentives

Growth and carer progression

Employee of the month recognition

Qualifications

• Experience in dementia care, either paid or personal.
• Must possess NVQ Level 2 and ideally working towards Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and mealtimes.
• Administer medication and liaise with outside professionals.

Skills

Dementia Care

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2

Working towards NVQ Level 3

Job description

*Please note – unfortunately we cannot accept applications that require Sponsorship*

Do you have experience with Dementia Care? Do you have experience of leading a team?

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 currently have a vacancy at Valley Lodge nursing home working full time hours a week.

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.

The ideal candidate must be flexible in working all shifts.

You will be assisting residents with all aspects of their care including assisting with mealtimes and personal care. You will be responsible for administering 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. You will need an NVQ2 and working towards your NVQ3 would be desirable. However, we can support you with this should you be successful in gaining a role with us.

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, provide you with regular Dementia specific training and maybe even spoil you with cake from time to time!

As well as the above we also have:

1. Annual Ashmere Awards Ceremony
2. Discretionary Welcome aboard bonus
3. Attendance Bonus
4. Refer a Friend Scheme
5. Pension
6. Ongoing Training and Development
7. Staff Incentives
8. Growth and carer progression
9. Employee of the month recognition

Does it sound like what you have been looking for? What are you waiting for – apply now or call Carrie, Beth or Jo for an informal chat about the role or for further information on 01773 571 535.

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