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Support Worker in Dementia and Delirium Care

NHS

Yeovil

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 26,000

Part time

4 days ago

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Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Healthcare Assistant to join their Dementia and Delirium Team. This role involves working across various wards to support patients with dementia, developing care plans, and engaging in therapeutic activities. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for patient care. The organization offers a supportive environment with flexible working options and a focus on career development, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.

Benefits

Flexible working options

NHS pension scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Career development opportunities

Blue Light Card discounts

Qualifications

Experience in adult/elderly rehabilitation, nursing, or as a care worker.
Ability to implement basic treatment plans with support.

Responsibilities

Organize and plan caseloads to meet patient priorities.
Work with patients to improve mental and physical health.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Patient Care

Communication Skills

Flexibility

Education

NVQ 2/3 or equivalent in care/rehabilitation

Tools

Information and Digital Technology systems

Job summary

We are looking for a compassionate, enthusiastic and caring Healthcare Assistant, who is reliable and flexible to join our Dementia and Delirium Team.

As part of our vision to provide excellence in Dementia and Delirium care for all our patients across the organisation, the Dementia and Delirium team have an exciting opportunity for a Dementia Support Worker to join their team within Somerset Foundation Trust. We are looking for dedicated individuals, who enjoy engaging with patients with a cognitive impairment and is committed to providing individualised care.

The role will entail working across all inpatient's wards within acute and community services to support patients and wards staff in caring for those who have dementia and are at risk of developing a delirium. It will involve helping to develop care plans and personalised meaningful activities, meaning excellent communication skills are essential. The successful candidate will need to be confident in liaising with families and carer's of patients. The role would include working with the wider MTD sharing assessments and knowledge to help facilitate appropriate discharges in a timely manner

If you have good interpersonal and organisational skills, enjoy a challenge and have a passion to deliver a high standard of patient care, then this is the opportunity for you!

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for organising and planning your own caseload delegated by and in discussion with, senior team members to meet service and patient priorities, readjusting plans as situations change/arise.

To ensure that your own practice always meets Trust standards and is in line with Trust

To ensure your own ongoing personal/professional development by attending courses, clinical supervision and peer supervision on a regular basis.

To comply with the Trust and departmental policies and procedures

To be able operate appropriate Information and Digital Technology systems to contribute to record keeping and data analysis, under guidance from Trust Policy.

Work with patients with dementia to improve their mental health, physical health, and wellbeing through therapeutic activities

Be confident in working with patients who have behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia and be able to support ward staff with management strategies.

Assist to identify patients who are admitted with a dementia or delirium and proactively make contact with them and their family/carers

Ensure that appropriate documentation and flagging is in place and appropriate referrals are made

Liaise with wards to ensure 'What matters to me' documents are meaningfully completed

Establish relationships with patients and identify ways to support them whilst in hospital, regularly engaging with individuals and their families/carer.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details Date posted

09 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,625 to £25,674 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

184-OL-BL-2479

Job locations

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

Job description Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

Job description Job responsibilities

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

Adult/elderly rehabilitation, nursing, care worker experience
Post holder will be required to achieve NVQ 2/3 or equivalent in care/rehabilitation if not already held

Experience Essential

Sound patient interviewing skills. Basic computer skills.
Professional and patient focussed approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members
Ability to implement basic treatment plans with appropriate support from the therapist.
Previous experience of working with patients with Dementia and/or Delirium

Additional Criteria Essential

Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
Good time management
Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the patients.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good verbal and written communication
Appropriate use of initiative and ability to work as integrated team member or under own initiative.
Willingness to learn and develop new skills
To be able to demonstrate an awareness and responsibility whilst recognising the impact frequent exposure to distressing circumstances has on care and compassion.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential

Adult/elderly rehabilitation, nursing, care worker experience
Post holder will be required to achieve NVQ 2/3 or equivalent in care/rehabilitation if not already held

Experience Essential

Sound patient interviewing skills. Basic computer skills.
Professional and patient focussed approach with inspirational skills, acting as a role model to colleagues and junior staff members
Ability to implement basic treatment plans with appropriate support from the therapist.
Previous experience of working with patients with Dementia and/or Delirium

Additional Criteria Essential

Evidence of a good standard of Literacy / English language skills
Good time management
Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of the patients.
Excellent interpersonal skills
Good verbal and written communication
Appropriate use of initiative and ability to work as integrated team member or under own initiative.
Willingness to learn and develop new skills
To be able to demonstrate an awareness and responsibility whilst recognising the impact frequent exposure to distressing circumstances has on care and compassion.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Yeovil District Hospital

Higher Kingston

Yeovil

Somerset

BA21 4AT

Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust