# Dementia Support Worker > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dementia-support-worker/045b2efc-0f3c-4554-bff2-3a005f45b0d4 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/dementia-support-worker/045b2efc-0f3c-4554-bff2-3a005f45b0d4.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Norwich - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Healthcare support worker - **Grade:** Band 3 - **Salary:** £25,760 - £27,476 per annum, pro rata - **Contract type:** 10 months (Fixed term/ secondment opportunity) - **Employment type:** Part time, Flexible working, Compressed hours, 17 hours per week - **Closing date:** 2026-07-06T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-29T15:31:19.207Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Norfolk/Norwich/Norfolk_Norwich_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Dementia_Services/Dementia_Services-v8118728 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8118728?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.nnuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity for 10 months We are seeking a person who enjoys working with people living with dementia and who values the importance of person-centered care, for a fixed term contract for 10 months. Secondments may be available for internal candidates on agreement with your manager. The Dementia Support Service is a well-respected, supportive and hardworking team of support workers, nurses and occupational therapists who are dedicated to optimising the care of in-patients with dementia and enabling best outcomes for them at the point of discharge. As a dementia support worker your focus will be on engaging patients in meaningful activities and reasonable adjustments to reduce the likelihood of distress and decompensation, whilst also helping to maintain cognition and abilities. You will work alongside families and carers to gather information, offer support and ensure that they are connected to community support services. This is an exciting and rewarding post which rarely becomes available.   Regular supervision is provided to enable skill development. Interviews are planned for 16 July If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported. ### Main duties of the job On a daily basis you will see patients across different wards of the hospital, contacting families and carers for information to complete personal profiles and engage patients in activities which are meaningful to them. You will be working independently with supervision, as well as working alongside many teams. You will need to be flexible and have good organisational skills to manage your time and prioritise your workload, which will change frequently.  A creative approach to finding ways to engage patients in activities which have meaning to them is essential. We look forward to applications from people who take pride in their work and are passionate about putting the needs of people living with Dementia at the centre of their care. This is a fixed term role for 10 months at 17 hours per week. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities - Support patients, carers and families in situations of emotional distress relating to dementia care - Participate in an active in-reach information and support service across adult areas for patients with dementia, their families and carers - Provide current and timely information and signposting for patients, families,  carers and staff - Develop and support activity programs under supervision of trained staff - Carry out non clinical activities and therapies as part of individual patient care - Assist in the development of the dementia champion link service across the Trust - Monitor the delivery of the support worker program and work under direction of the trained staff to develop the service - Assist in delivering and designing training and educational programs for patients with dementia, staff, volunteers, families and carers Please see the attached job description for full details. Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role ## Job Details Fixed term contract/ secondment opportunity for 10 months We are seeking a person who enjoys working with people living with dementia and who values the importance of person-centered care, for a fixed term contract for 10 months. Secondments may be available for internal candidates on agreement with your manager. The Dementia Support Service is a well-respected, supportive and hardworking team of support workers, nurses and occupational therapists who are dedicated to optimising the care of in-patients with dementia and enabling best outcomes for them at the point of discharge. As a dementia support worker your focus will be on engaging patients in meaningful activities and reasonable adjustments to reduce the likelihood of distress and decompensation, whilst also helping to maintain cognition and abilities. You will work alongside families and carers to gather information, offer support and ensure that they are connected to community support services. This is an exciting and rewarding post which rarely becomes available. Regular supervision is provided to enable skill development. Interviews are planned for 16 July If you are considering applying for this post on a secondment basis, please discuss with your Line Manager prior to applying to ascertain whether this could be supported. ## Job Description On a daily basis you will see patients across different wards of the hospital, contacting families and carers for information to complete personal profiles and engage patients in activities which are meaningful to them. You will be working independently with supervision, as well as working alongside many teams. You will need to be flexible and have good organisational skills to manage your time and prioritise your workload, which will change frequently. A creative approach to finding ways to engage patients in activities which have meaning to them is essential. We look forward to applications from people who take pride in their work and are passionate about putting the needs of people living with Dementia at the centre of their care. This is a fixed term role for 10 months at 17 hours per week. ## Responsibilities Support patients, carers and families in situations of emotional distress relating to dementia care Participate in an active in-reach information and support service across adult areas for patients with dementia, their families and carers Provide current and timely information and signposting for patients, families, carers and staff Develop and support activity programs under supervision of trained staff Carry out non clinical activities and therapies as part of individual patient care Assist in the development of the dementia champion link service across the Trust Monitor the delivery of the support worker program and work under direction of the trained staff to develop the service Assist in delivering and designing training and educational programs for patients with dementia, staff, volunteers, families and carers Please see the attached job description for full details. Please note that this advertised position, which is part of occupation code 6131 does not meet the UKVI eligibility requirements for a Skilled Worker Visa. The Trust would not be able to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for this role ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Excellent verbal communication skills - Ability to organise and prioritise work load in a timely manner - Ability to maintain records and produce reports - An ability to deal with stressful situations ### Experience **Essential** - Working knowledge or experience of dementia care or older people’s services ### Qualifications **Essential** - Recognised educational qualifications in health care/voluntary sector equivalent to an NVQ3 level or equivalent experience. ### Attitude, aptitude **Essential** - Effective role model, demonstrating NNUH’s PRIDE values of People focussed, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Excellence - Demonstrates understanding and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion ## Documents - [useful links (pdf, 184.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2809) - [staff benefits (pdf, 674.5kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=901) - [job description (docx, 72.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10414815) - [our nnuh lgbt+ staff network (pdf, 675.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2367) - [our nnuh women's staff network (pdf, 103.1kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2473) - [our nnuh together staff network (pdf, 370.4kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2166) - [our nnuh diverse ability staff network (pdf, 607.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2424) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.