Jobs in Lockerbie

Dementia Specialist Support Worker

Lockerbie

£13.45 per hour | Up to £30,773.60 per annum | 22 - 44 Hours | Day or Night Shifts | Great Staff Benefits | No Sponsorship or Visa Switch Available

A care home on the outskirts of Dumfries in Lockerbie is currently seeking an experienced Dementia Specialist Support Worker to join their team on a permanent basis.

Details of this Dementia Specialist Support Worker vacancy and what the successful candidate can expect to receive:

Permanent contract to work 22 - 44 hours per week, working day or night shifts
Competitive hourly pay rate of £13.45 per hour, with the potential to earn up to £30,773.60 per year
A fantastic working environment
Excellent transport links - situated on a good bus route with a dedicated bus service picking up from Lockerbie and Annan
Free on-site parking available for all staff

As a Dementia Specialist Support Worker, you will provide person-centred support to individuals living with dementia, promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing. You will work closely with the Home Manager, Deputy Manager, and Senior Care Team to deliver outstanding dementia care, ensuring residents receive compassionate support tailored to their individual needs while contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the service.

What we are looking for in a Dementia Specialist Support Worker:

A caring, compassionate, and empathetic nature with a genuine passion for supporting people living with dementia.
Experience working with individuals living with dementia within a care home, residential, or community setting.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.
A reliable, trustworthy, and professional approach with a commitment to delivering high standards of person-centred care.
A Care Certificate, SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or equivalent (preferred but not essential).
A good understanding of dementia care principles and approaches (training or qualifications in dementia care would be advantageous).
The right to work in the UK.
We also welcome applications from candidates with care experience who have a genuine interest in specialising in dementia care and are eager to develop their skills.

If you would like to apply now, please follow the link provided.

For further details, please call Katrusia Prodywus at PSR Solutions now on (phone number removed).

Please note any offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG/Access NI check and employment reference checks in addition to verification of UK professional registration (if applicable), right to work in the UK and Occupational Health clearance.

PSR Solutions is an equal opportunities recruiter and applications are welcome from anyone meeting the specified criteria regardless of age, gender, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation or any other personal circumstances.

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