Dementia Care Manager

Integrated Care System; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Dementia Care Manager to oversee the management of the Dementia Community. The ideal candidate will have experience in person-centered care and be committed to enhancing the lives of residents with dementia. This role involves building caring relationships, enhancing staff engagement, and ensuring compliance with CQC standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Management of Dementia Community and implementation of care strategy.
• Building relationships with residents and families.
• Working closely with the Activities Team to develop meaningful activities.

Skills

Caring

Support

Communication

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.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring that the care plan is accurate and reflected in the care needs summary, with the resident/relative's needs and preferences identified. Ensure all information is integrated into a person-centred care plan.
• Building caring relationships with residents and families, liaising with them sensitively and appropriately. Acting as an advocate for the residents' best interests, and managing conflicts appropriately.
• Working closely with the Activities Team to ensure the development of meaningful activities for residents with dementia. Supporting and setting expectations for the care team's participation in these activities.
• Promoting a culture that enables residents to maximise their capabilities, optimise their independence, and enhance their quality of life.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in your application, you must demonstrate our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all you do.

Our ideal candidate must have:

• A minimum of three years' experience in a similar role, working within 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 not just one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes; we're a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we're passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• 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 as such, it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.