Dementia Support Worker

7 days ago

Worthing, United Kingdom Guild Care Full time

Job Description Dementia Support Worker - Transform the lives of our resident living with dementia
Location: Haviland House, Goring By Sea Contracted Hours: 36 - 42 hours per week, full-time Salary: £12 per hour Mon - Fri, £12.60 Sat & £13.20 Sun Working Hours: 8am - 8pm, alternative weekends required About the role: We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Dementia Support Worker to join our team at Haviland House.
This is a rewarding opportunity to support individuals living with dementia by fostering a person-centred environment where their feelings and well-being come first.
About The Role Key Responsibilities: Provide high-quality, person-centred care with sensitivity, dignity, and respect.
Create positive social interactions and ensure a stimulating, homely atmosphere.
Support the emotional and physical needs of individuals and their families.
Collaborate with the team to minimise neutral care and promote a flexible, spontaneous approach.
Maintain accurate care records that reflect person-centred practices.
What we are looking for: Essential: A warm, imaginative, and engaging personality.
Experience of supporting people living with dementia.
Non-judgemental and respectful of others' viewpoints.
Commitment to meeting Care Certificate requirements.
Willingness to work unsocial hours, ensuring year-round coverage.
Satisfactory DBS check.
Desirable: NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) with relevant dementia care units, or willingness to work towards it.
Knowledge of dementia care, mental capacity, deprivation of liberty safeguards, and the Care Act 2014.
Experience in residential dementia care settings.
Who is Guild Care?
Founded in Worthing in 1933, Guild Care is West Sussex's leading social care charity.
Through services like Creating Connections, we empower individuals to live fulfilling, safe, and independent lives.
Why Choose Guild Care?
Competitive Salary : Your skills and dedication will be well rewarded.
Purposeful Work : Join a passionate team creating meaningful change in our community.
Career Development : Opportunities to grow within a supportive environment.
Work-Life Balance : A yearly wellbeing day for all staff.
#INDL Skills Needed People, Nursing / Caring About The Company Guild Care, a not-for-profit charity established in Worthing in 1933, was founded by a group of visionary volunteers, including Effie Methold, E.A.
Haviland, Arthur Linfield, and Frank Cave.
Their shared mission was to create a kinder, more compassionate society, leading to the creation of the 'Worthing Council of Social Service,' now known as Guild Care.
Over the decades, Guild Care has grown and evolved, continually adapting to meet the needs of Worthing and its surrounding communities.
Today, the charity supports over 3,000 people and their families each year through a diverse portfolio of more than 30 community services.
As one of Worthing's largest employers, Guild Care is powered by the dedication of over 800 caring staff members and the invaluable support of more than 300 volunteers, all committed to making a meaningful difference in people's lives.
Company Culture Our vision Our vision is for all people in need of care to live ?fulfilling, safe and secure lives?.
Our mission We will achieve our vision by ensuring our support and services are accessible, effective and lovingly delivered?.
Our BELIEF values Brave | Engaging | Loving | Integrity | Everyone Matters | Free to Be Me Desired Criteria QCF Qualification (NVQ Level 2) in health and social care or an equivalent qualification, including relevant dementia care units or a commitment to work toward it.
Understanding of mental capacity and deprivation of liberty safeguards Understanding of the Care Act 2014 and CQC regulatory framework Required Criteria Ability to use your imagination to engage others.
Ability to make others smile.
Ability to work from the heart.
Ability to make the most of the time you have to provide positive social interactions.
To be non-judgemental towards others Ability to listen and respect others' points of view even if you disagree A commitment to meet the requirements of the Care Certificate Satisfactory DBS check Availability to work unsocial hours i.e.
early mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays to ensure the home is covered 365 days a year Knowledge and understanding of the needs of people living with dementia, who need care and support.
Closing Date Monday 30th December, 2024

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