Dementia Support Worker - Nights

Orchard Care Homes; Middleton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Middleton is seeking a compassionate Dementia Support Worker to provide person-led care for individuals with dementia. Ideal candidates will have an NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care and a minimum of 6 months experience. The role includes personal care and engaging residents in activities that promote joy and normalcy. Excellent training and progression opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Career pathways for progression

Blue Light Discount Card

Employee Support Hub

Company supported pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience within a dementia setting.
• NVQ level 2 (or above) certificate in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Ensure people are treated with respect and dignity.
• Provide personal care and support to residents.
• Engage individuals in appropriate leisure activities.

Skills

Previous care experience

Empathy and compassion

Person-led care

Education

NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Dementia Support Worker

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.

Rates of pay:

NVQ level 2 in Health and Social care: £13.81 per hour
NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care: £14.64 per hour
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. Your approach will be empathetic, compassionate, and focused on ensuring that the lives of residents are fulfilled and meaningful.

In specially designed communities, you will engage with individuals who are on their Dementia journey, 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 distress. With support from the team, you will receive tailored dementia training to enhance your skills and the lives of those you will support.

Benefits:

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

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

Orchard Care Homes has a network of 23 care homes and has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones. We are proud to share with you that all 23 care homes have been rated Good by CQC.