Dementia Support Worker

3 weeks ago

Cork, Cork, Ireland The Alzheimer Society of Ireland Full time

Dementia Support Worker - Living Well with Dementia Service
Kilenaule & surrounding areas

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is currently recruiting for a Dementia Support Worker, who will work as part of the Living Well with Dementia Service in Kilenaule & surrounding areas.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland works across the country in the heart of local communities providing dementia specific services and supports and advocating for the rights and needs of all people living with dementia and their Carers.

Our vision is an Ireland where no one goes through dementia alone and where policies and services respond appropriately to the person with dementia and their Carers, at the times they need support.

A national non-profit organisation, the Alzheimer Society of Ireland is person centered, rights-based and grassroots led with the voice of the person with dementia and their Carer at its core.

The ASI is currently recruiting a Dementia Support Worker who will work with our Living Well with Dementia Service. The successful candidate will work in assigned family homes in Kilenaule and surrounding areas.

This is a permanent contract working 10 hours per week.

Reporting to the Nurse Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing person centred care to people with dementia, addressing their needs and enhancing their quality of life.

To be successful in this role you will need experience of working with people with dementia, older people or people with intellectual disabilities. FETAC level 5 qualification is desirable but not essential.

You will need good communication and organisational skills and be able to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team.

Salary will be commensurate with the care sector, and dependent on relevant experience.

If you are interested in applying for this post, please submit a full and up-to-date CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you could undertake this role.

Closing date for applications is 18th April 2025.

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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