Part-Time Older People Support Worker: Dementia Care

The Methodist Church in Britain; Braintree; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage payment

32 days annual leave

Paid induction & training

Career development

Performance bonus

Pension scheme

Healthcare scheme

Employee assistance programme

Long service award

Referral payment

Job summary

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a compassionate care assistant to support older people across Essex. This part-time role covers 15 hours over three mornings weekly, with travel across the region.

Training is provided and visa sponsorship is not offered through direct application. Responsibilities include personal care, aiding nutrition and hydration, medication support, and running tailored activities to promote independence and social interaction across both on-site and community

Qualifications

• Passion for providing high-quality care and support to older people.
• Exceptional listening and communication skills.
• Empathetic approach.
• Willingness to provide personal care.
• Basic IT skills.
• Proactive approach and able to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support older people, including those with dementia, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, frailty or dysphagia.
• Provide personal care.
• Support customers to maintain nutrition and hydration.
• Assist with medication administration where required.
• Deliver tailored activities that maintain independence and encourage social interaction.
• Run on-site and community-based activities.
• Work at other centres and in the community.

Skills

Care for elderly

Active listening

Empathy

Willingness to provide personal care

Basic IT

Self-starter

Job description

The Methodist Church in Britain is seeking a compassionate care assistant to support older people across Essex. This part-time role covers 15 hours over three mornings weekly, with travel across the region.

Training is provided and visa sponsorship is not offered through direct application. Responsibilities include personal care, aiding nutrition and hydration, medication support, and running tailored activities to promote independence and social interaction across both on-site and community