Dementia Support Worker
| Posting date: | 16 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £25,989 to £26,403 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 October 2025 |
| Location: | East Sussex, South East England |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | East Sussex County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1659 |
Summary
Are you positive, friendly and have communication skills? If so, you can make a real difference to people’s lives as a community dementia support worker.
We have an exiting opportunity to join our team supporting people through their dementia journey.
The Dementia Post Diagnostic Support service is a countywide community service. The aim of the service is to be the main point of contact for the person diagnosed and their carer during the entire dementia journey. We provide appropriate emotional support, practical help, guidance and information to meet the needs of those entering the service, as well as facilitating access to well-being interventions which promote independence and quality of life.
Previous experience isn’t necessary as full training will be given, but you will need to be patient, kind, and an excellent communicator with a desire to make a difference. Mileage is paid at 45p per business mile.
We are looking for candidate who:
- Are kind and compassionate
- Are organised
- Have communication skills
- Are self motivated
- Have a full driving licence and access to a car
We have an exiting opportunity to join our team supporting people through their dementia journey.
The Dementia Post Diagnostic Support service is a countywide community service. The aim of the service is to be the main point of contact for the person diagnosed and their carer during the entire dementia journey. We provide appropriate emotional support, practical help, guidance and information to meet the needs of those entering the service, as well as facilitating access to well-being interventions which promote independence and quality of life.
Previous experience isn’t necessary as full training will be given, but you will need to be patient, kind, and an excellent communicator with a desire to make a difference. Mileage is paid at 45p per business mile.
We are looking for candidate who:
- Are kind and compassionate
- Are organised
- Have communication skills
- Are self motivated
- Have a full driving licence and access to a car
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