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Why work for Dementia UK?

We are a passionate and nurturing organisation and have a highly committed and friendly workforce, driven by our mission to provide specialist dementia support for everyone who may need it.

We are a dedicated and supportive organisation, driven by our vision of creating a world where no one faces dementia alone – where everyone gets the specialist support they need.

We have recently been recognised as the Sunday Times Best Place to Work in the non-profit and charities sector 2025 (big organisations). Best Places to Work celebrates organisations that have found innovative ways to keep their staff motivated and excited about coming to work. The award highlights Dementia UK’s dedication to our people, who are at the heart of everything we do to support families affected by dementia.

By joining Dementia UK, you will become part of a diverse and passionate team of people where you will be supported and encouraged to not only use but also develop your skills.

As well as opportunities to continue your professional development, we offer a competitive salary, in addition to the following benefits:

  • 33 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay
  • Family friendly policies
  • 8% employer pension contribution (Aviva) or opportunity to continue NHS Pension (subject to eligibility)
  • Three x basic salary life assurance cover
  • Free health cashback plan (Medicash) employee cover plus up to four dependent children
  • 24/7 virtual GP access (UK registered), plus access to Best Doctors
  • Free confidential employee assistance programme (Medicash)
  • Access to wellbeing app (healthy living tips )
  • Flexible working options; including hybrid working, flexible working patterns such as part-time, compressed hours and more*
  • Learning and development committed (bespoke training, LinkedIn Learning etc.)
  • Employee health and wellbeing committed (menopause friendly, disability confident employer etc.)

*Please note that any decision on flexible working is based on business needs

Our values reflect who we are and how we put families facing dementia are at the centre of everything we do:

  • Collaboration
  • Compassion
  • Ambition
  • Integrity

Learn more about our values