Assistant Manager: Dementia Care Leader & Team Builder

Wakefield Council; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Wakefield Council, overseeing Hazel Garth Care Home, seeks an Assistant Manager to lead care delivery in a dementia unit and support staff in delivering high-quality service to residents.

You will recruit, train and supervise staff, foster person-centred care, support relatives, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including potential cross-site work within Wakefield Council.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in care management or a senior care role.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Genuine commitment to person-centred care.
• Ability to inspire and support a diverse team.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to staff and help recruit, motivate and develop the team.
• Collaborate across internal and external stakeholders to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Oversee induction, training programs and staff supervision.
• Foster links with residents' relatives and friends; support end-of-life care where needed.
• Promote residents' emotional and social growth and identify strengths and areas for development.
• Manage recruitment across the service and be flexible to work at other Wakefield sites.

Skills

Care management

Leadership

Communication

Person-centred care

Team motivation

Job description

Wakefield Council, overseeing Hazel Garth Care Home, seeks an Assistant Manager to lead care delivery in a dementia unit and support staff in delivering high-quality service to residents.

You will recruit, train and supervise staff, foster person-centred care, support relatives, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including potential cross-site work within Wakefield Council.