Dementia Outreach Support Worker


Company:	NHS Jobs
Salary:	£25,760 to £27,476 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Gamston, NG2 6PR
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	4 Nov 2026
Closing date:	18 Nov 2026

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity, to be part of a specialist Outreach service for clients with dementia in residential/nursing care providing specialist nursing/healthcare advice, treatment and teaching/education as appropriate under the guidance of professionally registered teammembers. To contribute to assessment and interventions carried out by the dementia outreach. to engage with the Enhanced Health in Care Homes Service (EHCH) and with GPs in the local area. Part of a multi-disciplinary Outreach service which works with both Independent Sector and Statutory Sector providers of Residential Care to Older People with dementia. To increase the capacity, confidence, competence and willingness of those organisations to provide the right level of care to this vulnerable client group and by doing so to increase standards of care, improve quality of life, increase independence and choice. You will be supported through training and supervision. A full UK driving licence and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £20.00 (standard) or £41.00 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £15 per year applies.

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