Job summary
- Main area
- Community hospital area west
- Grade
- Band 3
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Part time - 22.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Job ref
- 050-ACS529-0925
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Dolgellau Hospital
- Town
- Dolgellau
- Salary
- £25,313 - £26,999 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 09/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading

Activity/Dementia Support Worker
Band 3
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and highly motivated individuals to undertake the role of Dementia Support Worker to join our dedicated nursing team on Cader Ward at Ysbyty Dolgellau.
The post holder will assist in the planning of a unit individual and group activity programme, which may require working with other members of the ward staff.
The successful applicants must have excellent communication and organisational skills and have the ability to deliver the highest standards of care in a demanding environment.
Main duties of the job
We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual who has experience of dementia care , planning activities and is keen to assist in developing the service for the future. This is a demanding role that requires commitment and a positive approach towards change. You will have excellent communication skills and high clinical standards with a passion to make a difference for patients and staff alike.
This is an exciting opportunity to support patients including those with dementia, during their stay in hospital. Applicants will need to be able to demonstrate care and compassion in providing support and care for patients with delirium.
The successful applicant will be supported to develop skills and ensure care of a high standard is delivered.
Part time post at 22.5 hours a week.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including childcare voucher schemes, work-life balance policies.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- NVQ 2
- NVQ 3
Desirable criteria
- NVQ 4
- Basic life support
- Manual handling training
Experience
Essential criteria
- Mental health dementia experience
- Care environment experience
Desirable criteria
- Orthopaedic knowledge
- Hospital experience
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Lisa Evans
- Job title
- Ward Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000843294
- Additional information
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