OR22474 – Intensive Dementia Outreach Worker

Job Details

Service: Dementia Support / Community Services
Location: Community-based (home visits and local settings)
Hours: Full-time – 36 hours

About the Role

We are looking for a caring and dedicated Intensive Dementia Outreach Worker to support adults living with dementia and their families in the community. You will work with people who have complex needs, helping them remain safe, supported, and independent in their own homes for as long as possible.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide intensive, person-centred support to adults with dementia in their homes and community settings

  • Respond to crisis situations and help reduce the risk of hospital admission or placement breakdown

  • Build trusting relationships with individuals and their carers

  • Support people with daily living, emotional wellbeing, and maintaining routines

  • Work closely with families, carers, health professionals, and social care teams

  • Carry out assessments, create support plans, and keep clear, accurate records

  • Promote dignity, respect, and choice at all times

Skills and Experience

  • Experience supporting adults with dementia or other cognitive impairments

  • Ability to remain calm, patient, and compassionate in challenging situations

  • Good communication skills and the ability to build rapport

  • Experience working in community, outreach, or crisis support services is desirable

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Personal Qualities

  • Empathetic, reliable, and non-judgemental

  • Flexible and able to respond to changing needs

  • Committed to person-centred and strengths-based practice

  • Respectful of diversity and individual differences

Requirements

  • Enhanced DBS check

  • Willingness to travel within the community

  • Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional evenings or weekends

*Candidates must have experience of supporting people living with dementia*

Confirmation that the candidate can demonstrate completion of the following mandatory training:

 

Training Within Last
COSHH 3 years
Data Protection & Cyber security 1 year
Dementia Awareness 3 years
Fire Safety 1 year
Basic Life Support 1 year
First Aid one day (Emergency First Aid) 1 year
Health & Safety 3 years
Infection prevention & Control 3 years
Mental Capacity Act including DoLS 3 years
Moving and Handling People 3 years

If you think this job role is for you, please send your CV to rebeccabentum@carringtonblakerecruitment.com