Support Worker

Orchard Care Homes; Manchester; On-site; GBP 19,024 - 20,168; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Job summary

A residential care provider in Manchester is seeking a compassionate Support Worker for their dementia care home. The role involves providing personal care and building meaningful relationships with residents. A NVQ level 2 (or higher) in Health and Social Care is required along with experience in dementia care. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive employee development, including tailored training programs and numerous employee benefits.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 (or above) certificate in Health and Social Care is required.
• At least 6 months experience in a Dementia care setting.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with dementia in daily activities.
• Build relationships with residents' families.
• Engage residents in meaningful activities.

Skills

Building meaningful relationships

Supporting leisure activities

Providing personal care

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team

Education

NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Support Worker (Dementia)

Location: Langfield Care Home – Wood Street, Langley, Middleton, Greater Manchester, M24 5QH

A NVQ level 2 (or above) certificate in Health and Social Care is required, along with at least 6 months experience in a Dementia care setting.

Rates Of Pay

• NVQ level 2 in Health and Social care: £13.81 per hour
• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care: £14.64 per hour

What You’ll Be Doing

• Building meaningful relationships with residents and their families
• Supporting 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
• Receiving 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 confidential emotional, practical, and financial support through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app available 24/7, all year round.
• Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
• Fully funded DBS check

About Orchard Care Homes

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 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.

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.

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