Care Assistant - Dementia (Days)

The Royal British Legion; Dunkirk; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Free parking

Competitive pension plan

Health care cash plan

Training and development

Job summary

The Royal British Legion invites applications for Care Supervisor (Days) at Dunkirk Memorial House. We seek compassionate, experienced leaders to guide care teams and ensure high‑quality, person‑centred dementia care.

The role includes developing care plans and engaging residents and families in decisions, with a focus on wellbeing and safety. Two contracts are available: full-time (37.5 hours) and part-time (25 hours).

Qualifications

• Educated to Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care or equivalent.
• Medication administration experience.
• Experience working with external health professionals and care planning.
• Previous experience in a Care Home with older people or adult social care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise care teams to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.
• Prepare comprehensive care plans that promote wellbeing and reflect residents' choices.
• Engage residents and families to participate in care decisions and daily activities.
• Support the home’s dementia pathway and promote meaningful occupation for residents.

Skills

Compassionate leadership

Team supervision

Dementia care experience

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care

Evidence of CPD in Dementia care

Job description

We are looking for compassionate and experienced Care Supervisor's (Days) to lead and supervise care teams at Dunkirk Memorial House. We have one full time (37.5 hours) and one part time (25 hours) contract available.

You will ensure that our teams are delivering, compassionate, effect and high-quality care to our beneficiaries.

At Dunkirk we have an ethos of embracing where our Residents are on their dementia pathway; to reflect this our specialised dementia unit (The Mews) is a very vibrant place full of sensory stimulation promoting meaningful occupation.

As part of this role you will be expected to prepare comprehensive care plans that promote wellbeing and encourages beneficiaries and their families to participate so that the care plans respect their choices and preferences.

Requirements

• Educated to Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care or equivalent and evidence of continuous professional development relevant to Dementia care practice is essential.
• Medication administration experience.
• Experience working with external health professionals and care planning.
• Previous experience of working in a Care Home with older people or working in adult social care is required to fulfil this role.

As part of the team, your involvement in the function of the home is valued, your collaboration with the team is encouraged. A passion for making a difference, putting people at the heart of what you do, striving to deliver excellent care is reflective of our values.

We would like to hear from individuals who want to make a positive difference to the lives of those that have served, ensuring their unique contribution is not forgotten.

Since 1921, the Royal British Legion has been dedicated to supporting members of the Armed Forces community, and we will continue to be there for as long as we are needed, ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten.

As the UK's largest Armed Forces charity, we are proud to have over 180,000 members, 110,000 volunteers, 1,900 employees, and a wide network of partners and charities working together to provide lifelong support, whatever the need and whenever it is required.

We are committed to supporting our people through flexible and hybrid working where possible, a strong focus on wellbeing, and opportunities to develop skills and grow careers while making a meaningful impact.

Visit our to discover more about the Royal British Legion, including our departments, employee benefits, values, candidate guidance, and the strategy that underpins our work and impact.

Benefits

• Great staffing team, excellent facilities
• Flexible working hours
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free parking
• Competitive generous pension plan
• Supported training and development. Legion wide
• Health care cash plan
• In house and independent counselling wellbeing scheme
• Retail discounts. Supermarkets, technology, travel, sport & leisure + lots more
• Refer a Friend scheme.
• Long Service and staff recognition awards
• LGTBQ safe space

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our job description attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.