Parkhouse Avenue, Castletown, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR5 3DF
Nurse Dementia Therapist - Nights
Parkhouse Avenue, Castletown, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR5 3DF
Exciting News – Our Newest Reconnect Community is Here!
We are introducing Lansbury Court Care Home, a Reconnect community focused on person-centred care for people living with dementia.
At Lansbury Court, our Reconnect communities are built on inclusion, independence, and meaningful engagement. We empower residents to stay active and involved in daily life, supporting them in the ways that matter most.
We are looking for Dementia Support Workers to join our team at Lansbury Court Care Home and contribute to a warm, supportive environment where your work matters.
£24.82 per hour
Introduction to the role
Orchard Care Homes delivers high quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on ensuring medication is appropriate and providing meaningful activities. You will work closely with our care team and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure individuals receive the highest standard of person-centred care. As a Dementia Nurse, you will assess needs, formulate care plans, and ensure medical, physical, and emotional needs are met. Administering medication safely is paramount, with additional training provided to ensure competency in the medications used in our homes.
A key part of the role is supporting care staff to deliver high quality care. You will be a team player and passionate about developing a team ethos. You will need a current NMC registration and a good knowledge of up-to-date clinical practices to join us as a Nurse. You will be experienced in producing well-developed care plans and understanding regulatory frameworks. You will be dedicated, compassionate, approachable, and committed to delivering person-centred care.
Main Duties
* To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate a high personalised standard of Dementia Nursing care which meets the individuals needs and the high standards expected at Orchard Care Homes.
* To ensure individuals are treated with respect and dignity and that their rights to privacy, independence and choice are met.
* You will be a team player who will lead, supervise, support, and develop the care team.
* You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and will liaise with external professionals, individuals and relatives.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Current NMC registration
* Good knowledge of the most up-to-date clinical practices
* Experience in producing well-developed care plans and understanding regulatory frameworks
* Committed to delivering person-centred care with a compassionate approach
Benefits
* Funding for cost of annual revalidation and renewal of PIN
* Access to Blue Light Discount Card
* Excellent training and progression opportunities, from day one, with career pathways
* Recognition schemes, such as “Making a Difference” and an annual awards ceremony
* Free uniform and car parking
* Access to our 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support
About Orchard Care Homes
A former mining community, Castletown is an area of Sunderland north of the River Wear and close to Hylton Castle. Lansbury Court Care Home is a single-storey modern home designed to provide specialist care for younger adults and older people 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 wish for our loved ones. We invest in our people with training and progression opportunities across our portfolio.
We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
Lansbury Court Care Home in Sunderland
Welcome to Lansbury Court Care Home in Sunderland, offering dementia care, residential care and short-term respite care in Castletown.
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