Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Dementia Support Worker

The closing date is 27 July 2025

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.

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.