Dementia and Delirium Support Worker
The closing date is 09 March 2026
Job summary
Are you highly motivated to make a real difference in Dementia and Delirium Care? Then apply now!
Passion and enthusiasm are essential personal qualities for this role, along with excellent team-working and communication skills. You will be expected to work autonomously, prioritise your workload and use your initiative to bring creativity to your role. This will include working alongside the MDT including nursing staff and allied health professionals.
We are a friendly team working towards improving dementia and delirium services within the hospital, in line with the national and local guidelines in dementia and delirium care. We are committed to promoting, delivering and implementing high standards of person-centred care for people living with dementia and experiencing delirium.
We are looking for a colleague who has had significant prior experience of working with people living with dementia and / or experiencing delirium and their carers. As part of your role you may be expected to assist patients with activities of daily living promoting independence and well-being and supporting patients presenting with distress reactions. You must be confident in de-escalation and have experience in behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD).
Base Location: Poole hospital and Royal Bournemouth hospital
Interview Date: 16th March 2026
Please note that visa sponsorship can not be provided for this role
Main duties of the job
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
About us
UHD are investing, developing and transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or service relocates as part of a planned move, excess mileage will not bereimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, DEN, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process
Details
Date posted
23 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£24,937 to £26,598 a year pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
153-ME05694
Job locations
Poole hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Poole hospital
Longfleet Road
Poole
BH15 2JB
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