Dementia Support Worker #1158

Are you passionate about supporting people living with dementia to live well and remain engaged with social activities?

We’re expanding our Dementia Services team at Dougie Mac and are looking for a compassionate Dementia Support Worker to deliver our growing 1-1 community-based service.

🌱 About the Role

You’ll work directly with people affected by dementia, providing flexible, person-centred support to help individuals engage or re-engage in social activities of their choosing. This may include support at home or in the community.

You’ll be matched with individuals for regular sessions each week, supporting their wellbeing and helping to reduce social isolation. This is a rewarding opportunity to build trusted relationships and make a real difference.

Key Responsibilities

• Support individuals to take part in meaningful activities on a one-to-one basis
• Promote confidence, independence and emotional wellbeing
• Maintain accurate records and report changes as required
• Provide transport using your own vehicle (expenses reimbursed)

🌟 What We’re Looking For

• NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent
• Experience of supporting people with dementia
• A caring, empathetic approach with strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Basic IT and record-keeping skills
• Full UK driving licence and daily access to a car

Why Join Dougie Mac?

At Dougie Mac, we believe in caring for our team as much as we do for the people and families we support. You’ll be part of a passionate, collaborative team who live our CARE values every day – Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

As a Dougie Mac employee, you’ll also enjoy:

• 🌴 35 days of annual leave, rising with length of service
• 🔄 Options to buy and sell annual leave
• 🏥 Hospice-paid Healthcare Cash Plan
• 💰 Competitive Pension Scheme
• ✅ DBS paid for by the hospice
• 📚 Learning & Development opportunities
• 🚗 Free on-site parking

Salary: £25,008.96 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours a week (Monday - Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm)

Applications close: Sunday 5th July 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 13th July 2026

📩 How to Apply
Please complete the application form in full, paying particular attention to your personal statement. This should clearly demonstrate how you meet the criteria in the job description and person specification.

📞 For more information, please contact:
Paul Webster – Dementia Services Manager
📧 paulwebster@dmhospice.org.uk ¦ 📱 01782 344300

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy and interview early, in the event of a large number of applications.

Job Description & Person Specification below - Please note, our shortlisting process is based on these documents. In accordance with our safer recruitment policy CV’s alone will not be accepted. We are strongly committed to the Safeguarding of our adults and children.

At Dougie Mac we are recruiting employees to join our rapidly growing team. We currently have over 400 employees who work together to provide exceptional care and support to patients and their families in North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent.

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