Specialist Support Worker

Orchard Care Homes; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Colleague discounts

Recognition schemes

Making a Difference award

Long Service Awards

Employee Assistance Programme & 24/7/–

Pension scheme

DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Healthcare Group operates Langfield care home in Langley, Greater Manchester, seeking a Dementia Support Worker. Roles include supporting residents with daily living, personal care, and engagement in activities, with dementia-focused training provided. NVQ 2/3 in Health and Social Care and at least 6 months’ dementia care experience are required.

The post offers day and night shifts, a supportive MDT, and opportunities for career development within our network of homes.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and have at least 6 months’ experience in a Dementia care setting.

Responsibilities

• Building meaningful relationships with residents and their families
• Support people to participate in appropriate leisure activities and activities of daily living, normalising life as much as possible with joy and happiness
• Providing personal care with empathy and sensitivity
• Receive tailored dementia training to enhance your skills and the lives of those you will support
• Collaborating with a passionate, multidisciplinary team

Education

NVQ level 2 in Health and Social care

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care

Job description

Location: L

angfield Care Home -

Wood Street, Langley, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 5QH

Dementia Support Worker – 22- 44 hrs available per week - Days and Nights available

Rates of Pay:

NVQ level 2 in Health and Social care: £14.31 per hour

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care: £15.14 per hour

Are you passionate about supporting individuals with mental health needs to live empowered, fulfilling lives? If you hold an

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and have at

least 6 months’ experience in a Dementia care setting, we’d love to hear from you.

As a

Specialist 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.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building meaningful relationships with residents and their families
• Support people to participate in appropriate leisure activities and activities of daily living, normalising life as much as possible with joy and happiness.
• Providing personal care with empathy and sensitivity
• Receive tailored dementia training to enhance your skills and the lives of those you will support.
• Collaborating with a passionate, multidisciplinary team

Everything You’ll Love

• Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways
• Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
• Excellent employee recognition schemes such as
• ‘Making a Difference” award and
• Long Service Awards
• Free emotional, practical, and financial support that’s fully confidential, through an
• Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app that’s available 24/7, all year round
• Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
• Fully funded DBS check

About

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 Healthcare Group 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 believe in investing in our people. Your professional development will be actively encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.