Overview
Location: Hylton Road, Millfield, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR4 7AB
Role: Dementia Support Worker - Days
Job Type: Permanent | Interval: Mixed (Days & Nights) | Hours: 22 Hours Per Week | Closing Date: 30 September 2025
Responsibilities
* Help ensure residents are treated with respect and dignity; provide empathetic, compassionate support.
* Engage with individuals on their dementia journey, understand their needs, and encourage participation in appropriate leisure activities and activities of daily living.
* Support personal care where required and assist residents who show signs of distress; work with the team to deliver tailored dementia care training.
Requirements
* An NVQ level 2 (or above) certificate in Health and Social Care is essential for this role.
* Minimum 6 months experience within a dementia setting.
* Days - 22 to 44 hours per week.
* Rates of pay:
* NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care: £13.27 per hour
* NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care: £14.10 per hour
Benefits
* Excellent training and progression opportunities from day one, with career pathways to develop.
* Access to Blue Light Discount Card.
* Recognition schemes, such as ‘Making a Difference’ recognizing dedicated staff.
* Access to 24/7 Employee Support Hub for confidential support on personal and professional issues.
* Access to company-supported pension scheme.
About Orchard Care Homes
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 we would wish for our loved ones.
Within close proximity of Sunderland, Ashlea Lodge is a modern home offering specialist care for older people, many of whom are living with dementia.
We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
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