Night 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. We currently have a vacancy for a Night Dementia Support Worker at our Firs Nursing home working 34 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.
The ideal candidate must be flexible in working all shifts.
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. You will need an NVQ2 and working towards your NVQ3 would be desirable. However, 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:
https://form.jotform.com/243193053995363
Don’t miss the chance to be part of something great—apply today or contact [email protected] for more information!
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: Up to £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Physical Setting:
- Care home
- Nursing home
- Residential home
Shift:
- Night shift
Application question(s):
- Do you require any form of sponsorship?
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ3 in Health and Social Care (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
