Dementia Specialist Care and Support Worker

Dementia Specialist Care and Support Worker – Leeds / Bradford – Full time - £12.30 p/h (upon completion of all training & compliance)

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Dementia Specialist Care & Support Worker to support clients living with a diagnosis of Dementia in all aspects of their day-to-day living.

The role will involve primarily working independently at clients' homes delivering personalised, safe, and compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Aspects of personal care such as showering and bathing, dressing, and grooming, dental hygiene, toileting, and continence care.  
• Supporting your clients to eat and drink well.
• The safe usage of personal equipment ad aids whilst respecting the dignity of the client.
• Supporting the client with social and physical activities such as staying connected with friends/relatives, shopping and social networking.
• Assisting with medications. 
• Responding to emergencies, accidents, incidents, and safeguarding matters, ensuring effective communication with families / carers / other professionals.
• Keep all information about clients and their families secure and confidential Work well as part of the Care 24-7 team. 
• Ensuring information about clients and their families is kept confidential whilst following policies, procedures, and guidance always.  
• Attending training activities, supervisor, and appraisal meetings. 

Requirements:

• Health and Social Care Level 2 minimum
• Dementia awareness certification at level 2
  Right to work within the UK
• Full UK drivers licence
• Prior experience in a similar role
• Commitment to ongoing training and development
• Dedication to supporting individuals living with dementia to enhance their quality of life
• A good standard of English both spoken and written and be able to communicate effectively
• A warm, compassionate, and personable nature with the ability to work with patience, tact and understanding
• Access to a smart phone with internet access

To apply or for further information contact Siobhan Dyson at Servisource Healthcare.