Support Worker 

Their people make them. Join the UK’s leading dementia charity 

Our client is the UK's leading dementia charity. They provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia. 

Position: Dementia Support Worker 
Location: Peterborough 
Contract type: Part time, Permanent 
Hours: 28 per week 
Salary: £16,276 actual per annum 

Closing date: 5pm on Friday 24th August 
Interview date: TBC 

About the role: 

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the Dementia Resource Centre in Peterborough. Thye are looking for an individual who has experience in working with people in a social care background and preferably you will have some experience of working with people affected by dementia. You will be able to manage your time effectively and be self motivated. 

They are looking for a well-motivated individual to be part of their Support Services working across Peterborough, providing information and support to people living with dementia and their carers. The purpose of the role is to help their service users to maintain their independence, improve their sense of well-being, and put them in more control of their lives. 

The Dementia Support Worker will support people with dementia and their carers to identify their needs and to access services. You will be required to manage referrals and maintain a caseload logging accurate, up to date support plans and contact records for service users. 

About you: 

The successful applicant will possess excellent communication skills, an understanding of delivering a service using a person centred approach and be able to travel independently across the Peterborough area. 

This role requires regular use of IT packages, therefore a good standard of IT would be desirable 

You will have experience of face-to-face service delivery, a broad understanding of statutory and voluntary services, ensuring independence, choice and control for all those who access their service. 

You will possess NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) or have demonstrable experience and an understanding of the needs of people with dementia and their carers. 

Their employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people's lives. They are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely. All contributing to a strong work life balance. They also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with the Society. 

Our client is committed to equal opportunities. 

You may have experience of the following: : Support Worker, Social Care, Dementia Support Worker, Social Worker, Community Care, Care Assistant, Support Assistant, Healthcare Assistant, Care Worker, Mental Health, Dementia, etc. 

This vacancy is being advertised by EasyWeb Recruitment, the UK’s leading Online Recruitment Agency. The services advertised by EasyWeb Recruitment are those of an employment agency. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief, and we confirm that we will gladly accept all applications.