KEY TERMS & CONDITIONS
* 25 days holiday & bank holidays pro rata and 8% non-contributory pension
* 1-day birthday leave
* Cycle to Work scheme – Buy a bike tax free and cycle to work
* Westfield Foresight Health Plan – Annual benefits and services such as routine dental work and check‑ups, etc
* Reflective practice sessions provided.
PURPOSE OF JOB
SOAR Community are seeking to recruit an experienced Dementia Support Worker to engage people with dementia and their carers who are registered with a SAPA5 or Foundry Primary Care Network GP practice. The aim is to ensuring they feel an increased sense of belonging and connection within their communities, so that they can live well with dementia for longer.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Complete an initial assessment to build trust and ascertain individual needs & wishes
* Hold a caseload offering one to one support, sharing lived experiences, coping strategies, and guidance to instil hope and confidence
* Provide encouragement and motivation with regular check‑in’s for both Client and carer, including a 6‑month wellbeing call
* Support access and navigation to a range of peer support activities available in the community such as dementia cafés, including organising transport to enable regular participation
* Attend Dementia Partnership Multi‑Disciplinary Team (MDT) each month
* Develop close working relationships with Age UK Sheffield inc Sheffield Dementia Advice Service (DAS) and Primary Care Networks, etc
To request an application pack please visit SOAR Community Website: https://www.soarcommunity.org.uk/job-vacancies
If you would like to speak to someone about this post, please contact Helen Warren (Snr Mental Health Peer Support Worker) on 07795 563 700. Alternatively, come along to our online Q&A session, for more details please register via https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-support-worker-recruitment-qa-session-tickets-1834171810259?aff=oddtdtcreator
Closing date for applications is: Monday 10th November 2025 (12.00 noon)
Interviews will be held: Friday 21st November 2025
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