Bank Dementia Enhanced Healthcare Support Worker
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Job Summary
We are seeking highly motivated and enthusiastic individuals to work bank shifts alongside the Admiral Nurse‑led Dementia Team within Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. After a qualifying period, the Bank Dementia Team offers extremely flexible working hours to accommodate a balanced home/work schedule – early, late, twilight, night and school hours – 7 days a week.
Main Duties
• Provide person‑centred care to patients living with dementia and support their families and carers. • Demonstrate previous experience of dementia care in a care setting of at least 12 months. • Apply excellent communication skills to manage complex, sensitive, and potentially stressful situations. • Work independently and as part of a team across a range of shift types. • Maintain competence within the first 12 months with support and development where required. • Adhere to trust values, maintain confidentiality and demonstrate dependability and motivation.
Person Specification
Essential
* Literacy level 1 or equivalent (GSCE D-G, 3‑6)
* Numeracy level 1 or equivalent (GCSE D-G, 3‑6)
* ESOL Level 1 or equivalent if English is not first language
* Previous experience in a Health/Health and Social Care role
* Ability to demonstrate current knowledge and identify own learning needs
* Good written and verbal communication in English
* Ability to work without direct supervision and within a team
* Effective patient/client care skills
* Ability to handle pressure, manage multiple priorities, and remain calm
* Willingness to undertake further training and to work flexible hours on occasion
Desirable
* IT literate
* Literacy level 2 or equivalent (GSCE A‑C, 9‑7)
* Numeracy level 2 or equivalent (GCSE A‑C, 9‑7)
* ESOL level 2 or above in Health or Social Care, or progress toward an award
* Previous NHS experience
* Understanding of NHS/Social care systems
Benefits & Conditions
* Free training and Trust induction
* Choice of monthly or weekly pay
* Unsocial hour enhancements where applicable
* Eligibility for NHS Pension Scheme
Job Details
Reference number: 251‑DEM0141W‑JJ
Banner: Bank
Working pattern: Full‑time, Part‑time
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Salary: £13.60 an hour (pay‑hourly)
Location: Winchester, SO22 5DG
Date posted: 24 November 2025
Other Information
Applications are not sponsored; re‑application within the last 6 months is discouraged. All applicants will undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. If you require an Extension of Stay (EoS) or a Certificate of Sponsorship as part of your application, please contact the Trust for further details.
Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Part‑time
Job Function
Other
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