Dementia Support Worker

Company: Orchard Care Homes
Apply for the Dementia Support Worker
Location: Leeds
Job Description:

Support Worker (Dementia) – Bank Shifts

Location: Middleton Park Lodge Nursing Home, Acre Close, Middleton, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 4HX.

Qualifications & Experience

  • NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (minimum 6 months experience in a Dementia setting)
  • NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (minimum 6 months experience

Rates of Pay

  • NVQ Level 2: £14.02 per hour
  • NVQ Level 3: £14.85 per hour

Responsibilities

  • Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families.
  • Support people to participate in appropriate leisure activities and daily living activities, normalising life with joy and happiness.
  • Provide personal care with empathy and sensitivity.
  • Receive tailored dementia training to enhance skills and support.
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

  • Career development with clear progression pathways.
  • Hundreds of colleague discounts.
  • Employee recognition schemes such as “Making a Difference” award and Long Service Awards.
  • Free emotional, practical, and financial support via Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Company‑supported pension scheme.
  • Fully funded DBS check.

We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026