Dementia Centre Support Worker

2 days ago

Gateshead, United Kingdom Age UK Gateshead Full time

Are you someone who loves making a positive difference in people’s lives? Do you have a warm smile, a kind heart, and a knack for bringing joy to others? If so, we’d love for you to join our team at House on the Hill Dementia Day Centre on Sunderland Road as a Support Worker

We’re looking for two enthusiastic and compassionate individuals to work with clients living with dementia and their families. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, share laughter, and create an uplifting atmosphere that leaves everyone going home with a smile.

The Roles

Support Worker (16 hours): 2 days a week.

Support Worker (24 hours): 3 days a week.

You’ll be part of a caring, dynamic team that helps bring fun, positivity, and purpose to every day.

What You’ll Do
- Build strong relationships with clients and their loved ones.
- Engage in meaningful activities that inspire joy and connection.
- Create an environment filled with laughter and positivity.
- Help make each day special for those living with dementia.
- Drive a minibus

What We Offer

Hourly rate of £11.44, rising to £12.21 in April.

Private pension with employer contributions.

Generous annual leave allowance.

Access to private healthcare.

Who You Are

You’re someone who:
Thrives on bringing happiness and connection to others. Is reliable, compassionate, and ready to make a difference. Can bring energy, creativity, and warmth to every interaction. (Bonus: You can drive a minibus)
- Be able to communicate effectively with vulnerable people
- Have a positive can do attitude
- Clearly communication skills
- Adhere to the standards and conduct required by Age UK Gateshead
- Have experience of working with people with multiple health challenges
- Be passionate about care and making a difference.
- Understand the needs of older people and address their needs on an individual basis
- Adhere to Age UK Gateshead’s policies and procedures
- Be able to work as part of a team an independently
- Able to work as part of a team as well as unsupervised
- Sensitivity to customer and carer requirements
- Ability to be tolerant and tactful
- A good listener and communicator
- Be able maintain good time keeping and stick to a schedule.
- Be able to thrive under pressure and bring people together.
- Understand the importance of confidentiality and maintain appropriate confidentiality at all times

Other Information
- 25 days holiday p.a. pro rata (plus public holidays)
- 3% contributory pension scheme after 3 months
- Salaries are paid direct into your bank account on 21st of each month
- This post will require an enhanced DBS disclosure

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 21 per week

Physical Setting:

- Day centre

Shift:

- Day shift

Work days:

- Monday to Friday

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/11/2024
Reference ID: DDCN24

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