Contract Type: Permanent
Role Type: Employment
Hours: Full time
Application deadline: Thursday, April 2, 2026 - 09:00
Based: Sunderland
Location: Tyne and Wear
Salary: £25,425 Per Annum
Salary Type: Fixed Salary
Role description: Project Support
Essence Support Worker
The Essence Service provides ongoing support to people with a mild to moderate diagnosis of Dementia and their carers to enable them to have a full and active life in the community.
We seek a self‑motivated and enthusiastic individual to provide one‑to‑one support for people with mild to moderate dementia and their carers via tailored personal plans. Excellent verbal and written communication ability is essential. IT skills and experience/knowledge of working with people with dementia are required.
Candidates are required to have a full clean driving licence and have access to a car for work. This post is subject to a DBS Enhanced Disclosure check.
For further information and to request an application pack you can email enquiries@ageuksunderland.org.uk or download one directly from our website www.ageuksunderland.org.uk. Alternatively send a large SAE for 93p to Age UK Sunderland, Bradbury Centre, Stockton Rd, Sunderland. SR2 7AQ. Tel: 0191 5141131. CV’s are not accepted for this role.
This post is subject to DBS Enhanced Disclosure.
Age UK Sunderland is an Equal opportunities Employer
Closing date: Thursday 2nd April at 9:00am
Interview date: Friday 17th April 2026
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