Dementia Specialist Support Worker

Dementia Specialist Support Worker

Lockerbie

Permanent contract, 22–44 hours per week, day or night shifts. Competitive hourly rate of £13.45, up to £30,773.60 per year.

• Provide person‑centred support to individuals living with dementia, promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing.
• Work closely with the Home Manager, Deputy Manager, and Senior Care Team to deliver outstanding dementia care.
• Contribute to the smooth day‑to‑day running of the service, ensuring residents receive compassionate support tailored to their individual needs.

• 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.
• 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).
• Good understanding of dementia care principles and approaches (training or qualifications in dementia care would be advantageous).
• Right to work in the UK.
• Welcomed are candidates with care experience who have a genuine interest in specialising in dementia care and are eager to develop their skills.

• Fantastic working environment.
• Excellent transport links – located on a good bus route with a dedicated bus service from Lockerbie and Annan.
• Free on‑site parking available for all staff.
• Great staff benefits.

Interested candidates may apply now via the provided link.

For further details, please call Katrusia Prodywus at PSR Solutions 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 welcomes applications 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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