Dementia Specialist Support Worker in Dumfries

Dementia Specialist Support Worker in Dumfries

Dumfries Full-Time 22 - 44 £ / hour (est.) No working from home possible
Psr-Solutions

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Provide compassionate support to individuals living with dementia, promoting their independence and wellbeing.
  • Company: Join a caring team dedicated to outstanding dementia care in a supportive environment.
  • Benefits: Competitive pay, great staff perks, and excellent transport links.
  • Other info: Flexible hours available with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
  • Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of those living with dementia while developing your skills.
  • Qualifications: Caring nature and strong communication skills; experience in dementia care is a plus.

The predicted salary is between 22 - 44 £ per hour.

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Benefits

  • 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.

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We think you need these skills to ace Dementia Specialist Support Worker in Dumfries

Person-Centred Support
Dementia Care Principles
Compassionate Nature
Empathy
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Relationship Building