Dementia Care Support Worker

2 weeks ago


York, York City, United Kingdom CountryCourt Full time

At Country Court, we're passionate about providing 5-star care to our residents. As a Dementia Care Support Worker in our Somerset House Nursing Home, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional care and making a real difference to the lives of our residents.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced Care Assistant to join our team. In this role, you'll be responsible for providing personal support and care to our residents, aiding their emotional well-being and social needs, and maintaining and developing their care plans.

  • Helping residents with daily living tasks and personal care
  • Aiding their emotional well-being and social needs
  • Supporting residents at meal times
  • Interacting with residents on a personal level
  • Maintaining and developing resident care plans
About You

To succeed in this role, you'll need excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. You'll also need to be able to engage well with our residents and their families, and have an understanding of dementia and its effects.

  • No stranger to working long shifts
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Able to engage well with residents and their families
  • Understanding of dementia
  • Experience as a Care Assistant is preferred but not essential
  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it
What We Offer

In return for your hard work and dedication, we offer a competitive salary of £19,500 per annum, plus a range of benefits, including:

  • 28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)
  • Annual pay reviews, pension contributions, and enhanced bank holiday rates
  • Supportive and bespoke Induction Training Programmes, ongoing training, and development, and nationally recognised qualifications
  • Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme
  • Pension Contributions and access to the Blue Light Discount Card
  • Annual Staff Awards Programme across all our Homes celebrating our great staff
About Us

Somerset House Care Home offers family-led nursing and residential care in the beautiful Yorkshire village of Wheldrake near York. Our Home Manager and the friendly and compassionate care team are dedicated to our residents, providing personal, dignified care that ensures our home is exactly that – a home.



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