Dementia Support Worker – Primary Care Dementia Project
10th November 2025
Organisation:
SOAR Community
Salary:
£24,319– SP13 £26,012 per annum pro rata
Location:
Sheffield
Hours and Working Pattern:
29.6
Term of Employment:
24 Months fixed term (extension subject to funding)
Job Reference:
Job Description
PURPOSE OF JOB
SOAR Community are seeking to recruit an experienced Dementia Support Worker to engage
people with dementia and their carers who are registered with a SAPA5 or Foundry Primary Care
Network GP practice. The aim is to ensuring they feel an increased sense of belonging and
connection within their communities, so that they can live well with dementia for longer.
The role will:
• Complete an initial assessment to build trust and ascertain individual needs & wishes
• Hold a caseload offering one to one support, sharing lived experiences, coping strategies,
and guidance to instill hope and confidence
• Provide encouragement and motivation with regular check in’s for both Client and carer,
including a 6-month wellbeing call
• Support access and navigation to a range of peer support activities available in the
community such as dementia cafés, including organising transport to enable regular
participation
• Attend Dementia Partnership Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) each month
• Develop close working relationships with Age UK Sheffield inc Sheffield Dementia Advice
Service (DAS) and Primary Care Networks, etc.
KEY TERMS & CONDITIONS
• 25 days holiday & bank holidays pro rata and 8% non-contributory pension
• 1-day birthday leave
Other:
• Cycle to Work scheme – Buy a bike tax free and cycle to work
• Westfield Foresight Health Plan – Annual benefits and services such as routine dental work
and check-ups, etc
• Reflective practice sessions provided.
Q&A register: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dementia-support-worker-recruitment-qa-session-tickets-1834171810259?aff=oddtdtcreator
How to Apply
To request an application pack please visit SOAR Community Website: https://www.soarcommunity.org.uk/job-vacancies