Support Worker

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

Benefits offered by this job

Career development from day one

Colleague discounts

Employee recognition schemes

Free confidential support services

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Job summary

A community-focused care provider in Warrington is seeking a Support Worker for Dementia care. This role requires NVQ level 2 or above in Health and Social Care and at least 6 months of experience in a dementia setting. Responsibilities include providing personal care, building relationships with residents, and supporting activities of daily living. The role offers career development opportunities and excellent employee benefits including recognition schemes and a pension plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 months experience within a Dementia setting.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support people to participate in leisure activities.
• Provide personal care with empathy and sensitivity.
• Receive tailored dementia training.

Skills

Building meaningful relationships

Personal care with empathy

Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team

Education

NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Support Worker (Dementia)

NVQ level 2 (or above) certificate in Health and Social Care essential. Minimum 6 months experience within a Dementia setting.

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

Hours: 22-44 hours per week (Day schedule).

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

Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and 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

Benefits

• 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. 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.

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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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