• Job Description

  Req#: C9369-25-0559?language=en&page=541&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We are excited to announce a new opportunity within our well-established and supportive Older Peoples Mental Health team based in Bideford, North Devon. Were looking for compassionate and committed Dementia Support Workers to join us in making a real difference in the lives of people living with dementia, and those who care for them.

  Whether you're looking for a full-time or part-time role, this is your chance to be part of a service that is genuinely person-centred and community-focused.

  About the Role

  As a Dementia Support Worker, you will play a vital part in supporting people following a diagnosis of dementia working with them and their carers throughout their journey.

  Main duties of the job

  You will:

  • Hold a caseload of clients, providing direct support to help them live well with dementia.

  • Carry out visits in people's own homes and care home settings across North Devon.

  • Offer tailored support to those with more complex presentations, including working closely with carers and families.

  • Use the DiADeM (Diagnosis of Advanced Dementia) model to carry out assessments, with guidance from our experienced multidisciplinary team.

  • Collaborate closely with professionals across the team and link in with local dementia services and voluntary sector partners.

  About us

  About Devon Partnership Trust

  We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

  We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

  Our values

  We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

  We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

  Details

  Date posted

  14 July 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 4

  Salary

  £27,485 to £30,162 a year pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

  Reference number

  C9369-25-0559

  Job locations

  Abbotsvale

  Bideford Hospital, Abbotsham Road

  Bideford

  Devon

  EX39 3AG

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  Please refer to the full Job Description and Person specification attached to this advert which will provide further information on this role.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in a health or social care setting.

  Desirable

  • Working with people with challenging behaviour and complex health needs

  Knowledge & Skills

  Essential

  • Knowledge of Dementia and person-centred care.
  • An understanding of physical health problems which can impact a persons mental health and monitoring of the same.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding principles and appropriate action to take.

  Desirable

  • Awareness of the Code of conduct for Health Care Support Workers in England.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • GCSE in Maths and English (Grade C or above) OR Level 2 Key Skills / Functional Skills in Maths and English.
  • QCF Level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge or substantial knowledge from experience in a caring role.

  Person Specification

  Experience

  Essential

  • Experience of working in a health or social care setting.

  Desirable

  • Working with people with challenging behaviour and complex health needs

  Knowledge & Skills

  Essential

  • Knowledge of Dementia and person-centred care.
  • An understanding of physical health problems which can impact a persons mental health and monitoring of the same.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding principles and appropriate action to take.

  Desirable

  • Awareness of the Code of conduct for Health Care Support Workers in England.

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • GCSE in Maths and English (Grade C or above) OR Level 2 Key Skills / Functional Skills in Maths and English.
  • QCF Level 4 or equivalent level of knowledge or substantial knowledge from experience in a caring role.

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Devon Partnership NHS Trust

  Address

  Abbotsvale

  Bideford Hospital, Abbotsham Road

  Bideford

  Devon

  EX39 3AG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Devon Partnership NHS Trust

  Address

  Abbotsvale

  Bideford Hospital, Abbotsham Road

  Bideford

  Devon

  EX39 3AG

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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