Dementia Support Worker

First Choice Home Care Ltd
  • Title Dementia Support Worker
  • Setting Clients Home
  • Role Carer / Support Worker
  • Salary £12.25 to £12.74 per hour £0.20 per mile
  • Hours Full Time or Part Time
  • Location Halesworth, Suffolk

Job Summary

Date posted: 9 March 2025
  • Job Reference: Dem

Whether you are an experienced support worker or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role we have a place for you in our team.

We care to Help you care.

We're looking for passionate, dedicated, and flexible person to be part of a Dementia specialist team, supporting people living with dementia and their families.

We work with the Halesworth Dementia Carers Fund to support people living with dementia in Halesworth and surrounding areas.
Fully funded Level 2 Dementia Awareness Training or Level 3 NCFE CACHE Level 3 Award in Awareness of Dementia available.

Pay Rate: from £12.25 up to £12.75 per hour + £0.20 per mile.

Shift Pattern: 07am – 2pm and 2pm – 10pm

Currently we are only accepting applicants that live in the Norfolk area.

What you will be doing:

  • Access the community and a variety of Dementia activities
  • Motivating Clients to get the most out of their day
  • Shopping

What we need from you:

  • Full driving license and access to own vehicle is essential for this position.
  • Good communication skills both verbally and written
  • Be a reliable team player with a positive attitude
  • Genuine passion for helping others and wanting to make a positive difference.
  • Respect people’s right to privacy
  • Have a zero tolerance of all forms of abuse

Your Rewards:

  • Excellent rates of pay.
  • Four weekly pay
  • £150 signing on bonus
  • Full or Part time hours available
  • Rotas completed two weeks in advance;
  • Bank holiday enhancements, Holiday pay
  • Free Uniform
  • Access to the blue light card scheme- national discount card for hundreds of retailers
  • Referral program incentive £150 each referral
  • Local office and on call support 7 days a week
  • Full training provided on induction and throughout your career with us.
  • Opportunities for career progression with us
  • On-going recognition and support by the management team