Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care
Support Worker
Location: Archers Court Nursing Care Home - Archer Road, Farringdon, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR3 3DJ
Salary: £14.10
Schedule/Hours: Full & Part-time available – Days
Pay Rates:
NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care: £13.27 hour
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care: £14.10 hour
Are you passionate about supporting individuals with mental health needs to live empowered, fulfilling lives? If you hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care and have at least 6 months' experience in a Dementia care setting, we'd love to hear from you.
As a Specialist Support Worker, you will help us to ensure that people are treated with respect and dignity. Your approach will be empathetic, compassionate, and focused on ensuring that the lives of residents are fulfilled and meaningful.
What You'll Be Doing
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
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 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 Archers Court Nursing Care Home
Just north of the city of Sunderland Archers Court is a light and friendly nursing home, focusing on high quality care for older people, whom are 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 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.
We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.