Hummingbird
The role of our Hummingbird is to flit around the communal lounge or residents' rooms, spending a few moments with each one doing or saying something that will be meaningful to them or, perhaps, sometimes, just listening to what they have to say and making it known that they have been heard.
People with dementia need people. Even if they forget who you are, even if there is no conversation, only the touch of a hand, they will know they have been touched. They need those small touches throughout the day, every day. Be it a physical touch, a few words, a song that is precious to them, a short Bible reading or prayer; all these things can make a big difference in the life of someone living in the fog of dementia.
Middlefield's House is a newly built care home built for 48 residents with dementia and respite care in Chippenham. View our stunning home here .
We are willing to train someone with the qualities listed below:
Do you have a bright and attractive disposition?
Are you chatty?
Do you enjoy laughing and feel fulfilled because you have lifted others' spirits?
Do you have what it takes to make a positive difference to our residents' well-being?
* Support the Protestant Christian ethos that is so important to our residents;
* Be willing and able to respect and support Bible reading and prayer if requested;
* Be able to support individuals who are living in different stages of dementia;
* Have a positive open and warm personality;
* Be able to connect to individuals with unique and diverse needs;
* Treat individuals with dignity and respect;
* Be a companion and friend to all of the people we care for - with or without dementia;
* Have a desire to make others happy with a genuine love for all people;
* Have a positive outlook on life;
* Have empathy with older people;
* Be creative and cheerful, fully able to "think outside the box";
* Have high energy levels and be a bit of an extrovert;
* Be flexible, spontaneous and confident;
* Be a team player who enjoys a challenge.
For more details, please take a look at the Job Description.
Hours:
42 hrs over 2 weeks
Week 1: 18 hours
Week 2: 24 hours
Shifts: 6 hours
Working pattern to include: Alternate Weekends
Benefits:
* Bank holiday rate £20.01 (As of April 2026)
* On-going training and support
* Flexible working pattern
* Employee assistance programme
* Staff discount
* Free monthly treats
* Being part of our friendly staff team
* We offer a full induction to the work
* Pension scheme
* Recommend a Friend Scheme
* Care Friends referral
* Long-standing service rewards
* Birthday rewards
* Medicash
- What our staff say about us: ..."It is a friendly and welcoming place to work" ... -
Pilgrims' Friend Society is a registered charity. Our Christian ethos is central to everything we plan and do. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.
Please note: this vacancy may close sooner if sufficient applications have been received so please apply as soon as possible if interested.