Specialist Support Worker

Orchard Care Homes Ltd.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Fully funded DBS check

Employee discounts

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes Ltd. is seeking a Specialist Support Worker (Dementia) in the Warrington area. The role requires an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and at least 6 months’ Dementia care experience. 22–44 hours per week, night shifts, with a strong emphasis on compassionate, respectful care.

You will build relationships with residents and families, support daily living activities, and receive dedicated dementia training while working within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is essential.
• At least 6 months’ experience in a Dementia care setting.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families.
• Support people to participate in daily living activities with joy.
• Provide personal care with empathy and sensitivity.
• Receive tailored dementia training to enhance your skills.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Dementia care

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

Support Worker (Dementia)

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.

Brief Description

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Support Worker (Dementia)

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.

Location: Green Park Nursing Home- Southwold Crescent, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 3JS

Specialist Support Worker – 22- 44 hrs available per week – Nights

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 Orchard Care Homes

Green Park is a large, bright and spacious home designed to support 99 residents. We are located in the picturesque suburb of Great Sankey, on the outskirts of Warrington. With Orchard Healthcare Group, your professional development is actively encouraged, you will receive plenty of training to support your growth.

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

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.