Self-Employed Dementia Day Centre Support Worker
Job Description
Self-Employed Support Worker
Be part of a calm, structured day where people feel safe, settled, and supported at our NEW Dementia Day Centre.
£15/hr | Self-employed | Part-time | Weekdays | Hanham
We are looking for an experienced Support Worker to join our small, friendly dementia day centre in Hanham.
This is a lovely opportunity to be part of a structured, welcoming environment where you can focus on supporting individuals throughout the day, building relationships, and creating a positive experience for everyone attending.
This role is best suited to someone who already has hands-on experience supporting people living with dementia and feels confident providing personal care within a group setting.
Working Pattern
Our day centre runs Monday to Friday, with flexibility across the week:
• Hours: 10:30am – 4:30pm
• Part-time
• Day centre based (no travel between visits)
• Rate: £15 per hour
About the Role
You will be supporting individuals attending our day centre sessions, helping them to feel comfortable, included, and part of the day.
This is a fully client-facing role where you will be present throughout the session, working alongside others to create a calm, safe, and enjoyable environment.
The role includes:
• Supporting individuals to settle in and feel at ease
• Providing personal care where needed, including toileting and continence support
• Encouraging and supporting participation in activities
• Supporting during mealtimes and social interaction
• Keeping the environment tidy and organised throughout the day
• Working as part of a small team within a structured setting
Experience Required (Essential)
This role is not suitable for those new to care.
We are looking for someone who:
• Has at least 1 year of formal experience supporting people living with dementia
• Is confident providing personal care in a respectful and natural way
• Has experience working with older people
• Understands safeguarding, boundaries, and professional practice
• Feels comfortable working in a group environment
Self-Employed Role
This is a self-employed position, which means:
• You choose the days you are available to work
• You are responsible for your own tax and National Insurance
• You will need appropriate self-employed insurance
• You may already be working self-employed and looking to add regular daytime hours
Who This Role Would Suit
We are looking for someone who:
• Is confident and experienced in their role
• Enjoys being around people and creating a positive atmosphere
• Is calm, reliable, and organised
• Takes pride in their work and the environment around them
• Works well as part of a team
Key Details
• £15 per hour
• 10:30am – 4:30pm
• Weekdays - Part-time
• Self-employed role
• Minimum 1 year dementia care experience required
Why Join Your Care?
We’re a small, community-based organisation that believes care should feel good to give and receive. We value our carers as much as our clients, offering the respect, pay and flexibility you deserve.
If you’re someone who takes pride in giving thoughtful, personal support, we’d love to hear from you.
