Support Worker

Orchard Care Homes; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Specialist Support Worker to provide compassionate care to residents, ensuring their dignity and fulfillment. The ideal candidate has NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and at least 6 months' experience in dementia care. This role involves building relationships with residents and supporting them in daily activities while being part of a dedicated team.

Benefits

Colleague discounts on shopping and dining

Employee recognition awards

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
• At least 6 months' experience in a Dementia care setting

Responsibilities

• Building meaningful relationships with residents and their families.
• Supporting people in leisure activities and daily living.
• Providing personal care with empathy.

Job description

Overview

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

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.

Benefits

• 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 Ashlea Lodge Care Home

Within close proximity of the vibrant city of Sunderland and all that it has to offer, Ashlea Lodge is a modern home with two floors that provides specialist care for older people, many of whom are living with dementia. Orchard Care Homes 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.