Senior Dementia Support Worker
🌟 A New Year, A New Meaningful Role 🌟
Senior Dementia Support Worker – Haviland House, Goring-by-Sea Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship.
Start the new year with a role that truly makes a difference. At Haviland House, Guild Care’s specialist dementia-only home, you’ll join a warm, dedicated team committed to providing exceptional care. We’re looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Dementia Support Worker who can bring confidence, empathy, and leadership to both residents and colleagues.
⏰ Hours & Shift Options
Day and night roles available
Part-time or full-time (24–48 hours per week)
Day shifts: 8am–8pm, 8am–2pm, 2pm–8pm
Night shifts: 8pm–8am
Alternative weekends required for full-time roles
đź’· Pay Rates
Day Shifts
£13.66 Mon–Fri
ÂŁ14.34 Sat
ÂŁ15.02 Sun
Night Shifts
£14.96 Mon–Fri & Sun
ÂŁ15.67 Sat
About the role
đź’™ About the Role
As a Senior Dementia Support Worker, you will play a key role in ensuring residents receive the highest standard of person‑centred care. Your responsibilities will include:
Providing compassionate, tailored support to people living with dementia
Guiding and supporting less experienced staff
Building trusting relationships with residents, helping them feel safe, valued, and understood
Working collaboratively within a supportive team under the direction of a Team Leader
Maintaining accurate care records and upholding safety and quality standards
Your experience and presence will help shape a calm, reassuring, and positive environment.
✅ Who We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who brings:
Experience in dementia care (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience)
A genuine passion for supporting people living with dementia
Confidence, calmness, and resilience
Strong communication skills and a team‑focused approach
Reliability and a commitment to high-quality care
💡 Dementia care can be challenging, but it is also deeply meaningful. We’re looking for someone who truly cares and wants to make a difference every day.
✨ Why Work for Guild Care?
Guild Care offers more than a job, it offers a supportive, values‑driven career. Benefits include:
High staffing levels: We overstaff by 10% to ensure residents and colleagues feel supported
Supportive environment: Experienced leaders, structured guidance, and access to external counselling
Values-led culture: Our BELIEF values (Brave, Engaging, Loving, Integrity, Everyone Matters, Free to be Me) shape a positive, inclusive workplace
Career progression: We invest in your development and help you grow professionally
Resident-focused care: We prioritise enabling people living with dementia to live well and love every day
Retention bonus: We offer a ÂŁ1000 retention bonus to new starters who successfully complete 12 months of employment
✨ Start the New Year in a Role That Truly Matters
Take your experience further, support your team, and help create meaningful moments for people living with dementia.
Join Guild Care and make 2026 your most rewarding year yet.
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Guild Care
We are Worthing’s leading and most established social care charity, supporting people to live well, enjoy life and love every day.
Guild Care was founded in Worthing in 1933 by visionary volunteers dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals in the local community. Originally known as Worthing Council of Social Service, the organisation focused on alleviating poverty, isolation, and health challenges during difficult times. Over the following decades, Guild Care consistently expanded its services, proactively responding to the community's evolving needs. In the 1950s and 1960s, Guild Care established innovative day centres and residential care homes, significantly enhancing life quality for older adults and individuals with disabilities. Adapting continually, the charity later introduced specialised dementia care facilities and tailored services for those with learning disabilities. Today, Guild Care supports over 3,000 people annually across West Sussex through a range of community-focused services. Remaining true to its founding values, the organisation is one of Worthing's largest employers, powered by almost 700 dedicated staff members and the essential contributions of more than 300 volunteers, all united in making a meaningful difference.Our story
Our vision is for all people in need of care to live ​fulfilling, safe and secure lives​. We will achieve our vision by ensuring our support and services are accessible, effective and lovingly delivered​. Brave | Engaging | Loving | Integrity | Everyone Matters | Free to Be Me At Guild Care, we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity, respect, and equality. We believe that diversity enriches our organisation and enables us to better serve our community. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or socio-economic background. Join us in our mission to make a positive difference in people's lives.Our vision
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At Guild Care, we are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees in every aspect of their lives—financially, professionally, and personally. Health and Wellbeing Your wellbeing is our priority. Staff benefit from an annual Wellbeing Day, free flu vaccinations, and confidential support through the BHSF Employee Assistance Programme. With schemes like Cycle 2 Work, free eye tests for eligible roles, and mental health support through the Care Workers Charity, we aim to promote a healthier, happier workforce. Work-life Balance We understand the importance of flexibility, offering favourable holiday terms, flexible working options, homeworking opportunities, and carers’ leave to help you balance work with life’s demands. Professional Development At Guild Care, your career growth is important to us. We provide progressive career pathways, mandatory training programmes, in-house learning opportunities, and access to professional qualifications, including accredited programmes and the Care Certificate. A Supportive Work Environment Join a local charity with over 90 years of history and a strong community focus. Employees enjoy supportive colleagues, job satisfaction, and opportunities to engage in events and fundraising activities. Our inclusive culture features initiatives such as length of service recognition, annual staff awards, and employee networking groups. At Guild Care, we reinvest all our surpluses into our services, staff, and community, ensuring your work makes a meaningful difference every day. Join us and be part of something extraordinary!
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Retirement plan and/or pension
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Employee discounts
Gym membership or wellness programs
Cycle to work
Referral bonus
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Long service recognition
Employee Assistance Scheme
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Senior Dementia Support Worker
We are Worthing’s leading and most established social care charity, supporting people to live well, enjoy life and love every day.