Dementia Support Worker - Valley Lodge - Ashmere

ASHMERE DERBYSHIRE LIMITED; Matlock; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Ashmere Awards Ceremony

Discretionary Welcome aboard bonus

Attendance Bonus

Refer a Friend Scheme

Pension

Ongoing Training and Development

Staff Incentives

Growth and career progression

Employee of the month recognition

Job summary

A reputable care provider in Matlock is seeking a passionate Dementia Support Worker to join their team. This full-time position requires flexibility and excellent communication skills. You will assist residents with care, administer medication, and work closely with outside professionals. Experience in dementia care, even if unpaid, is welcomed. The company offers ongoing training, staff incentives, and recognitions such as Employee of the Month.

Qualifications

• Passion for enabling people with dementia to live well.
• Experience caring for family or friends is acceptable.
• Willingness to accept feedback and learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with all aspects of their care.
• Administer medication and liaise with outside professionals.
• Maintain a high standard of care and communication.

Skills

Experience with dementia care

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility in working shifts

Education

NVQ2

Working towards NVQ3

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 administrating 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!

We offer the following benefits:

• Annual Ashmere Awards Ceremony
• Discretionary Welcome aboard bonus
• Attendance Bonus
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Pension
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Staff Incentives
• Growth and career progression
• Employee of the month recognition

To apply, please contact Carrie, Beth or Jo for an informal chat about the role or for further information on 01773 571 535.