Dementia Care Manager

NHS; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a compassionate Dementia Care Manager to enhance the lives of residents in a luxury elderly care home. This role involves managing care plans, building relationships, and leading a supportive team to provide exceptional care and meaningful activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years' experience in a similar role.
• Comprehensive understanding of CQC standards.
• Knowledge of UK health and social care market.

Responsibilities

• Managing overall care strategies for dementia residents.
• Building relationships with families and residents.
• Developing meaningful activities in collaboration with care teams.

Skills

Caring relationships

Person-centered care

Leadership

Education

Industry-relevant qualifications

Job description

The Dementia Care Manager will be responsible for the overall management of the Dementia Community, implementing and embedding the company's dementia care strategy and managing resources within a given budget. They will focus on building caring relationships with residents and families, promoting a culture that enables residents to maximize their capabilities, and supporting the care team in providing meaningful activities for residents with dementia.

Main duties of the job

As a Dementia Care Manager, your responsibilities will include ensuring accurate and person-centered care plans, building relationships with residents and families, working closely with the Activities Team to develop meaningful activities, and promoting a culture that enhances the quality of life for residents with dementia. You must have a minimum of three years' experience in a similar role, a comprehensive understanding of CQC standards, and industry-relevant qualifications.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together'. They are committed to supporting their teams, celebrating their work, and creating a positive, empowering environment where employees feel valued and can grow throughout their careers.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details: 7.30 - 18.00 and Monday to Sunday

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day; your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We're committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. As part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We're now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Dementia Care Manager. If this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details: 7.30 - 18.00 and Monday to Sunday

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day; your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We're committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. As part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We're now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Dementia Care Manager. If this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you!

About the role

Your focus as a Dementia Care Manager will be to be responsible for the overall management of the Dementia Community, implementing and embedding the company's dementia care strategy, and managing resources within a given budget.

• Ensuring that the care plan is accurate and person-centered, reflecting the needs and preferences of residents, and integrated into a comprehensive care plan.
• Building caring relationships with residents and families, liaising with them sensitively and appropriately, and acting as an advocate for residents' best interests while managing conflicts appropriately.
• Working closely with the Activities Team to develop meaningful activities for residents with dementia and supporting the care team's participation in these activities.
• Promoting a culture that maximizes residents' capabilities, independence, and quality of life.

About you

To succeed, you should embody our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability.

• Minimum of three years' experience in a similar role in a fast-paced environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of CQC standards and requirements.
• Industry-relevant qualifications.
• Knowledge of care services businesses and the UK health and social care market.

About Avery

At Avery, we're more than just a provider of luxury elderly care homes; we're a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be enriching, and we're passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and our team. With a vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we offer exceptional care across over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Please note:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• You must have a minimum of three years' experience in a similar role, a comprehensive understanding of CQC standards and requirements, and industry-relevant qualifications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a disclosure check will be required through the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any criminal convictions.