Dementia Ambassador
About this role
Job Advertisement: Dementia Ambassador
Position: Dementia Ambassador (Permanent)
Location: The Moors Care Centre, Ripon (HG4 2SB)
Salary: £30,000 per annum (~£14.42 per hour)
Contract Type: Full Time (37.5 hours per week, Permanent)
Presented by: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency on behalf of Maria Mallaband Care Group (MMCG)
About the Role
As a Dementia Ambassador, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and developing our dementia care services. You will work directly with residents to meet their physical and emotional needs, building deep relationships and enhancing their daily lifestyle. Reporting to the Home Manager and supported by the MMCG Dementia Development Lead, you will also act as a role model and mentor, upskilling home teams to deliver exceptional, person-centred care.
Key Responsibilities:
Work directly with residents living with dementia, finding commonalities and personal connections to enrich their experience.
Role model best practice, providing coaching, information, advice, and guidance to colleagues.
Support the team with care planning, identifying effective strategies, and implementing positive changes.
Deliver engaging training workshops and demonstrate how to put newfound knowledge into practice.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for an experienced, passionate advocate for dementia care with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Experience: Essential experience supporting people living with dementia, with a solid understanding of how dementia affects a person's abilities and needs.
Skills: Strong communication, coaching, and mentoring skills, with the confidence to lead training and guide teams.
Qualifications: A Level 3 vocational qualification in Health and Social Care is preferred.
Requirements: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and live within a commutable distance of the care home.
Why Join Us? (Benefits & Rewards)
Working with MMCG means joining one of the UK’s largest independent care providers. Enjoy fantastic benefits (available following probation):
Competitive Salary: £30,000 per annum (£14.42 per hour).
Early Pay Access: Use Early Pay to access earned wages before payday.
Health & Wellbeing: Company-funded Simply Health cashback plan (prescriptions, optical, dental) plus 24/7 virtual GP access for you and up to 4 children.
Financial Security: Nest Pension Scheme, free criminal record checks, and Employee Assistance Programme.
Lifestyle Perks: Discounts across major retailers, leisure, and hospitality, plus an exclusive Tastecard membership (up to 50% off dining).
Work-Life Balance: Flexible working patterns and Cycle to Work scheme.
Career Growth: Training support, development opportunities, and apprenticeship options.