Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Dementia Support Worker
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Fixed Term Contract / Secondment Opportunity – Dementia Support Worker
Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH) 10-Month Contract / 17 Hours Per Week
We are seeking a dedicated and person-centered professional who enjoys working with individuals living with dementia and values supportive, best-practice care. A secondment opportunity may also be available for internal candidates—please discuss this with your line manager in advance.
About the Role
The Dementia Support Service is a respected, collaborative team consisting of support workers, nurses, and occupational therapists. Our mission is to optimise inpatient care for dementia patients and ensure positive outcomes at discharge. You’ll play a key role by:
- Engaging patients in meaningful activities tailored to their needs and interests
- Reducing distress and decompensation through person-centred adjustments
- Supporting patients in maintaining cognitive function and independence
- Acting as an advocate and liaising with families and carers to build personal profiles and connect them with community support services
This is a chance to make a lasting impact in dementia care—one of the rarest opportunities to join this team.
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Key responsibilities include:
Core Responsibilities
- Daily ward rounds across multiple hospital units, working both independently (with supervision) and part of a multi-disciplinary team
- Completing personal patient profiles via family/carer consultations
- Designing and facilitating therapeutic activities that align with each patient’s (past interests, memories, and preferences)
- Juggling fluid workloads with flexibility, organisation, and creativity—no two days will be the same
- Fostering supportive relationships with patients, families, and colleagues
Why Join Us?
About NNUH
We are the largest NHS trust in Norfolk, serving over one million people in Norfolk and surrounding areas. Our reputation includes:
- Cutting-edge acute care, teaching, research, and innovation
- Collaboration with the University of East Anglia for staff training and student placements
- A diverse and inclusive workplace representing 94 countries
- Community-focused partnerships, including N&N Hospitals Charity
Benefits
- Full range of NHS benefits, plus enhanced offerings:
- Flexible working hours
- Access to Fast Track Staff Physiotherapy
- Multi-faith prayer room
- Discounts on gym membership, electronics, and car lease schemes
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Wagestream—earn up to 40% of your pay on a salary sacrifice basis
- Free counselling support and 24-hour confidential counselling
- Free Park & Ride service, on-site nursery, and staff cafés (with discounts)
- Competitive pension scheme and generous annual leave entitlement
- Flexible staff bank
- Career development support
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About the Team Culture
Our supportive environment prioritises skill development via regular supervision, offering valuable growth opportunities. Whether you’re a frontline professional or a prospective secondment candidate, you’ll contribute to a friendly, dynamic team passionate about putting people at the heart of care.
Interviews
Planned for: Wednesday, 16 July
How to Apply or Ask Questions
.For applicants and questions: 📩 Email: Elizabeth.yaxley@nnuh.nhs.uk 📞 Phone: 01603 646109 (or extension 6109/x4694)
🔹 Name: Liz Yaxley 🔹 Job Title: Dementia Services Manager
Are you ready to make dementia care more meaningful for each individual? Join us today!
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