Dementia Support Worker

at  Orchard Care Homes

£13.33 per hour
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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.
Introduction to the role
Are you an individual that has previous care experience within a dementia setting? Do you have a NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care? We are seeking experienced individuals who have the above, and can demonstrate a positive nature and a passion for person-led care. Our ambition is to change the way people with dementia are supported and the role of Dementia Support Worker is vital to our success.
As a Dementia Support Worker you will help us to ensure that people are treated with respect and dignity, and your approach is empathetic, compassionate, and focused on ensuring that their life is the best it can be, through promoting the strengths and abilities of each person.
In specially designed communities, you will engage with individuals living with Dementia , ensuring you understand their needs, encourage, assist, and support people to participate in appropriate leisure activities and activities of daily living, normalising life as much as possible with joy and happiness. This role does involve aspects of personal care and you may support individuals who show signs of being distressed. With support from the team, you will receive tailor made dementia training to enhance your skills and the lives of people living with dementia.

Please refer the Job description for details