Dementia Outreach Support Worker

Employer Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Sheila Gibson Unit Town Stapleford Nottingham Salary £25,760 - £27,476 per annum (pro rata for part time) Salary period Yearly Closing 15/10/2026 23:59

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The Mental Health Division of Nottinghamshire Healthcare Foundation Trust comprises of three directorates;
Adult Mental Health, Mental Health Services for Older People and Specialist Services. More than 2,800 dedicated staff provide vital and integral healthcare services for our patients in a variety of settings, ranging from community through to acute wards, covering a vast geographical area.

We’re investing heavily in our staff, facilities and patient care. As we move into this new chapter, we need a strong, motivated and compassionate workforce to reflect our core values of Honesty, Compassion, Trust, Respect and Teamwork. There has never been a better time to join our growing team.

We have exciting opportunities across different specialities and services, with an emphasis on career development and progression. We want to help our staff reach their full potential, and are committed to providing the support, skills and development needed to succeed.

Support the Dementia Outreach Service with the implementation of patient care plans, support and advice for care homes within the Broxtowe area.

Monitor and record individuals' mental health status and report any significant changes.

Assist individuals in developing and maintaining coping strategies to manage their symptoms.

Seeing patients who are permanent residents in Care Homes within the Broxtowe area.

Carrying out duty which involves making and receiving phone calls from care home staff offering support and guidance, reviewing their electronic records, and making entries.

Attending meetings face to face and on MS Teams.

Be a member of a multidisciplinary Team.

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments, including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment