Complex Dementia Lead

Pressbeau; Bedford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for an experienced Complex Dementia Lead in Bedford. This role invites highly skilled Senior Carers or Dementia Specialists to lead a team, ensuring excellent support for residents with complex dementia. The responsibilities include developing care plans and promoting best practices. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including career progression and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Performance based bonuses

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Strong experience working with individuals living with complex dementia.
• Proven ability to guide and support a team.
• Excellent communication skills focused on residents.

Responsibilities

• Developing and overseeing personalised dementia care plans.
• Supporting, coaching, and mentoring staff in dementia best practices.
• Leading on behaviour support strategies and person-centred approaches.

Skills

Leadership skills

Compassionate communication

Proactive approach

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced and passionate Complex Dementia Lead to join our team in Bedford. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong understanding of dementia care to take on a leadership role, guiding best practice and ensuring our residents living with complex dementia receive the highest quality of support.

A nursing qualification is not required for this role — we welcome applications from highly skilled Senior Carers, Dementia Specialists, or individuals with extensive experience working in dementia environments.

About the Role

• Developing and overseeing personalised dementia care plans
• Supporting, coaching, and mentoring staff in dementia best practices
• Leading on behaviour support strategies and person‑centred approaches
• Working closely with the Home Manager and wider team to maintain outstanding dementia care standards
• Promoting a positive, enriching environment for residents and their families

Essential Criteria

• Strong experience working with individuals living with complex dementia
• Proven leadership skills or the ability to guide and support a team
• Excellent communication skills with a compassionate, resident‑focused approach
• Ability to work proactively and use initiative in challenging situations
• (Nursing qualification is not required.)

Salary & Pay Benefits

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• Performance based bonuses
• Career progression opportunities
• Ongoing training and professional development