Support Worker

Orchard Care Homes; Brighton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care service provider in the UK is seeking Support Workers to provide compassionate care for individuals with mental health needs. This role involves building relationships and supporting residents in daily activities while collaborating with a passionate team. NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care and experience in Dementia care required. The position offers career development and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Colleague discounts

Employee recognition schemes

Company-supported pension scheme

Free DBS check

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience in a Dementia care setting.
• Passionate about supporting individuals with mental health needs.
• Willingness to receive tailored dementia training.

Responsibilities

• Build meaningful relationships with residents and families.
• Support participation in leisure activities.
• Provide personal care with empathy.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Support Worker

Location: Middleton Park Lodge Nursing Home - Acre Close, Middleton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 4HX

Salary: £14.35ph per hour

Schedule/Hours: Full & Part-time available – Days

Pay Rates:

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care: £13.52ph
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care: £14.35ph

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.

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 Middleton Park Lodge Nursing Home

A largely residential suburb of Leeds, Middleton Park Lodge is an established nursing home that has been purpose-built to provide specialist care tailored to older people.

Orchard Care Homes 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.

Apply today

If you're ready to bring your compassion, energy, and dedication to a role that truly makes a difference, apply today and help us provide the kind of care every person deserves.

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.