Dementia Care Manager

Avery Healthcare; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in luxury elderly care is seeking a dedicated Dementia Care Manager to oversee and enhance the management of their Dementia Community. This role involves implementing care strategies, ensuring quality, and fostering meaningful relationships with residents. Candidates should bring compassion, experience in care, and a deep understanding of relevant standards to support exceptional care delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role.
• Thorough understanding of CQC standards.
• Knowledge of care services businesses and UK health and social care market.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of the Dementia Community.
• Ensure care plans reflect residents' needs.
• Build caring relationships with residents and families.
• Promote a culture that maximizes residents' independence.

Skills

Compassion

Enthusiasm

Dedication

Collaboration

Job description

Shift Details: 7:30 - 18:00, Monday to Sunday

At Avery Healthcare, we are committed to supporting the people who care for our residents. We recognize the hard work of our teams and are dedicated to celebrating and supporting you every step of the way.

By joining us, you'll make a positive impact on residents’ lives daily – your compassion and dedication truly matter. We offer a caring and supportive environment with opportunities for learning and career development. As part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture rooted in respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We are currently seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Dementia Care Manager. If this sounds like the right place for you, we would love to hear from you!

About the Role

Your main responsibility as a Dementia Care Manager will be to oversee the management of the Dementia Community, implementing the company's dementia care strategy and managing resources within a specified budget.

Additional responsibilities include:

1. Ensuring the care plan accurately reflects the needs and preferences of residents and is integrated into a person-centred care plan.
2. Building caring relationships with residents and their families, acting as an advocate for the residents' best interests, and managing conflicts appropriately.
3. Collaborating with the Activities Team to develop meaningful activities for residents with Dementia and supporting the care team's participation in these activities.
4. 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.

The ideal candidate will have:

1. A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role within a fast-paced environment.
2. A thorough understanding of CQC standards and requirements.
3. Knowledge of care services businesses and the UK health and social care market.

About Avery

At Avery, we are one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. We believe that later years should be enriching and are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for residents and staff alike. Our vision, "creating meaningful lives together," guides us as we offer exceptional care across our network of over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

Please note that this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, with costs covered by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.