Dementia Care Lead - Luxury 41-Bed Home

Featherbank Selection; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Featherbank Selection is partnering with a luxury care home near Chelmsford to appoint a Dementia Care Manager for a 41-bed site. You will lead day-to-day dementia care, guide the team and ensure individualised plans that reflect best practice and compliance.

The role suits a warm, visible leader with strong dementia knowledge who can train staff, engage residents and their families, and maintain high standards within a values‑led environment.

Qualifications

• Strong dementia knowledge and ability to train and inspire others.
• Experience leading teams in residential dementia care (e.g., Deputy Manager, Unit Manager, Dementia Lead, or Dementia Care Manager).
• Hands-on care experience and willingness to step in on the floor when needed.
• Dementia-specific training or qualifications are desirable.
• Warm, confident, visible leader who builds trust with residents, families and teams.
• Residential dementia care focus; nursing qualification not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the dementia community day to day, reporting to the Deputy Manager and working with the senior team.
• Be hands-on when needed and cover shifts to ensure residents receive the best possible care.
• Train, coach and develop the team in best-practice dementia care.

Skills

Dementia knowledge

Team leadership

Hands-on care

Staff training

Resident engagement

Job description

Featherbank Selection is partnering with a luxury care home near Chelmsford to appoint a Dementia Care Manager for a 41-bed site. You will lead day-to-day dementia care, guide the team and ensure individualised plans that reflect best practice and compliance.

The role suits a warm, visible leader with strong dementia knowledge who can train staff, engage residents and their families, and maintain high standards within a values‑led environment.