Dementia Practitioner
Company
Location
Newbury
Employment Hours
New Jobs
Employment Type
Permanent, Contract, Contract
Salary
£24,796 - £27,254 a year
Job Highlights
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to residents with dementia, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- The ideal candidate must have experience in dementia care, excellent communication skills, and a passion for supporting individuals with dementia.
- This full-time position requires working every other weekend at Willows Edge Care Home and offers access to training and a generous pension scheme.
Job Requirements/Description
About the Role
As the Dementia Practitioner, you will be responsible for:
Fixed working pattern: Working every other Saturday and Sunday, or every Sunday.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
Why Work for West Berkshire Council?
West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career. Explore everything that a career with West Berkshire Council has to offer here: Working with Us
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Magdalena Pitney-Baxter on 01635 45252 or email magdalena.pitney-baxter@westberks.gov.uk
Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How to apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.
This role involves regulated activity with adults at risk. As such, appointment is subject to anEnhanced DBS check with the relevant Barred List(s).
In this post you will be required tomaintain continuous registration with the DBS Update Service for the duration of your employment.
This privacy notice applies to job applicants applying for vacancies with West Berkshire Council https://info.westberks.gov.uk/pnapplications
AI in Applications
We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation.
However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected.
We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability.
Salary
From £24,796 to £27,254 (Grade CD)
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full Time
Package
Permanent
Job category/type
Adult Social Care
Date posted
14/08/2026
Job reference
REQ00001237
Are you passionate about providing exceptional care and support to individuals with dementiat? West Berkshire Council is seeking a dedicated and skilled Dementia Practitioner to join our team at Willows Edge Care Home, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and comfort of our residents.
About the Role
As the Dementia Practitioner, you will be responsible for:
- Delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents with dementia
- Ensuring the safety and security of residents, responding to their needs promptly
- Working collaboratively with the night care team to provide effective care and support
- Monitoring and maintaining accurate records of residents' well-being and any significant changes
- Communicating with daytime colleagues to ensure smooth handovers and continuity of care
Fixed working pattern: Working every other Saturday and Sunday, or every Sunday.
About You
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
- A genuine passion for working with individuals with dementia and a commitment to enhancing their quality of life
- Previous experience in a similar role, providing care and support during the night
- Sound knowledge of dementia care principles and best practices
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team, demonstrating collaboration and mutual support
- A proactive and solution-focused approach, with the ability to respond calmly to challenging situations
Why Work for West Berkshire Council?
West Berkshire Council offer excellent employment benefits such as:
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
- Generous Local Government pension scheme
- Family friendly policies
- A range of local discounts
- Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
- You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service. (Pro rata for part time hours)
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a positive impact in our community while advancing your career. Explore everything that a career with West Berkshire Council has to offer here: Working with Us
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Magdalena Pitney-Baxter on 01635 45252 or email magdalena.pitney-baxter@westberks.gov.uk
Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How to apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.
This role involves regulated activity with adults at risk. As such, appointment is subject to anEnhanced DBS check with the relevant Barred List(s).
In this post you will be required tomaintain continuous registration with the DBS Update Service for the duration of your employment.
This privacy notice applies to job applicants applying for vacancies with West Berkshire Council https://info.westberks.gov.uk/pnapplications
AI in Applications
We recognise that candidates may choose to use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the preparation of their job applications. When used appropriately, AI can be a helpful aid in structuring responses, checking clarity, and improving presentation.
However, applications must reflect your own skills, experience and understanding. If an application appears to rely excessively on AI-generated content, it may not meet the required standard and could be rejected.
We encourage all applicants to ensure their submissions are authentic, tailored to the role, and clearly demonstrate their own knowledge, experience and suitability.
Company
Location
Newbury
Employment Hours
New Jobs
Employment Type
Permanent, Contract, Contract
Salary
£24,796 - £27,254 a year