Job Description

1-2-1 Homecare Worker / Healthcare Assistant (Dementia) - Stoke-on-Trent - Full Time - Waking Nights Role.

*All applicants must be able to work 30-48 hours per week, with no visa restrictions and no visa sponsorship required. We are not offering a Sponsorship for this role, and we are not accepting applications for candidates who work for another company on a CoS and want 20 hours only.

This role is for candidates who can work full time, with no restrictions on work.

All applicants need to have a full UK driving licence and their own car for work

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About us:

Teasdale Healthcare are a leading provider of compassionate, specialised support for clients living in their own homes with Dementia. We are committed to enhance the quality of life of the individuals we support, and assist them to navigate the unique daily challenges that living with Dementia brings, whilst providing highly personalised, bespoke care with support in creating our care services to promote comfort, dignity and a sense of wellbeing.

Role Overview:

We are recruiting for a Care Worker / Healthcare Worker to work on a 1-2-1 basis supporting an individual with Dementia in their own home. This role is specifically NIGHT shifts, waking nights, being awake and alert with our Client for the full night shift duration. All applicants need to poses a full UK Driving Licence, and have their own car for work. We will not accept or proceed with any applications from any candidates whom need a visa or need a visa sponsorship to work more than 20 hours per week, as this role is a full time, permanent, contracted role.

Shift Pattern:

Full time role, on a set shift pattern with the following hours:

Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday 18:45 - 07:00

Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 18:45 - 07:00

Key Responsibilities:

To support our Client to live as independently and safely possible in their own home, providing personalised care and support, which focuses at all times on the Client's unique needs and preferences.

Support with personal care, showering, toileting needs, dressing and undressing, incontinence care, medication administration, hair care, oral care etc

To prepare home cooked meals, throughout the day, and work with the Client so they support and are engaged in cooking also, to encourage independence

Carry out weekly baking activities with the Client, making items such as cakes, biscuits etc

Create and maintain a safe environment at all times

To ensure that at all times, safe transfers are carried out, and the Client's fluctuating mobility is at the forefront of all moving and handling carried out throughout the day, with the equipment in place used where required

Engage in activities and conversation topics to stimulate cognitive function, promote wellbeing and support with dementia related activities.

Provide the highest standards of companionship throughout the day

Monitor and document all matters relating to the Client at all times, including changes in behaviour, health, cognitive functions

Support the Client, with a second Care Worker, to access the community, for day trips, outings, visiting favourite places and other locations of importance and choice.

Qualifications:

Previous experience working in a care setting with Clients with Dementia is essential for this role

Previous care experience, in home care is required

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Patience, empathy and an understanding for those living with the challenges of Dementia in their own homes

Own car with full UK driving licence

We are ideally looking for candidates who hold a Level 2 Diploma/NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care for the role

This role is a full time role, with a permanent, full time Contract of Employment, any candidate who applies, must be able to work the hours, and shift pattern listed above. The position is working on-site in our Client's home, and all staff have to remain on shift for the full 12.25 hour shift, breaks are taken on-site for the Client's safety.

Benefits:

Fantastic salary, 12.50 per hour, annual salary from 26,000, highly competitive salary Comprehensive training in dementia care Supportive team environment, Opportunities for professional development No cost DBS, uniform and training, access to Diploma qualifications

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of individuals living with dementia and meet the qualifications for this role, please submit your CV detailing all your relevant experience when applying to this role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 12.50 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee mentoring programme Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Physical Setting:

Homecare
Shift:

Night shift
Application question(s):

Do you require Sponsorship to work more than 20 hours per week? Can you work 40-50 hours per week without needing a Visa or without needing COS Sponsorship?
Experience:

Home care: 3 years (required) Dementia care: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Full Driving Licence and Own Car (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 11/08/2025