Dementia Support Worker
We are looking for local people who are passionate about providing an outstanding level of care and going the extra mile for our residents. And we currently have some vacancies at our Valley Lodge Care home working 33 hours over 3 nights and 44 hours over 4 nights.
The dementia support worker role relies on a passion to learn; a passion to enable people with dementia to live well; hold excellent communication skills and the ability to accept a person for who they are.
You will be assisting residents with all aspects of their care including assisting with mealtimes and personal care. You will responsible for administrating medication and liaising with outside professionals.
Your experience in dementia doesn't necessary need to be paid experience, you might have cared for a family member of friend. Don't worry about needing any formal qualification, we can support you with this should you be successful in gaining a role with us.
We will pay you an attendance bonus just for turning up to work
Working for an established care provider like Ashmere, you start your journey with us by attending our monthly new starter company induction with all new joiners from all of our homes. We will kit you out with uniform, pay for your DBS check, and provide you with regular training.
As well as the above we also have:
* Annual Ashmere Awards Ceremony
* Discretionary Attendance Bonus (so you get paid to come to work)
* Eligible for Blue Light Card subscription.
* Refer a Friend Scheme (which can earn you up to £200)
* Pension
* Ongoing Training and Development
* Staff Incentives
* Enhanced rate of pay for bank holidays
* A fantastic employee wellbeing programme
If you believe you have the right skills and attributes for this role, we'd love to hear from you
Please fill out the application form using the link below:
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £14.00 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Employee discount
* Referral programme
Application question(s):
* Do you require any form of sponsorship or are you currently on a sponsorship?
* Do you have a NVQ Level 2 or 3?
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person