Overview
Dementia Support Worker
An NVQ level 2 (or above) certificate in Health and Social Care is essential for this role along with 6 months minimum experience within a Dementia setting.
Salary and progression
Rates of pay:
* NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care: £13.81 per hour
* NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care: £14.64 per hour
Responsibilities
As a Dementia Support Worker, you will help ensure that people are treated with respect and dignity. Your approach should be empathetic, compassionate, and focused on ensuring that residents lead fulfilled and meaningful lives. In specially designed communities, you will engage with individuals who are on their Dementia journey, understand their needs, encourage, assist, and support participation in appropriate leisure activities and activities of daily living, and normalise life with joy and happiness. This role involves aspects of personal care and you may support individuals who show signs of distress. With support from the team, you will receive tailored dementia training to enhance your skills and the lives of those you support.
Environment
Location: Langley, between Rochdale and Manchester City Centre. Orchard Care Homes has a network of 23 care homes and has over 15 years of experience supporting older people. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering care you would want for your loved ones.
Requirements
* NVQ Level 2 (or above) in Health and Social Care is essential.
* Minimum 6 months experience within a Dementia setting.
* Willingness to undertake tailored dementia training and ongoing development.
Benefits
* Excellent training and progression opportunities, from day one, with career pathways to grow and develop.
* Access to Blue Light Discount Card.
* Recognition schemes, such as ‘Making a Difference’, and recognition of our dedicated staff.
* Access to 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support on personal and professional issues.
* Access to company-supported pension scheme.
About Orchard Care Homes
Orchard Care Homes located in Langley, a residential area between Rochdale and Manchester City Centre, Langfield care home provides residential care for those living with varying needs. 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 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.
Salary / Benefits: £14.64
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