Dementia Care Manager

NHS; Bushey; On-site; GBP 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury elderly care provider is looking for a Dementia Care Manager in Bushey. The role involves overseeing dementia care, implementing strategies, and managing resources. Candidates should have at least three years of relevant experience, a comprehensive understanding of CQC standards, and strong communication skills. Join a passionate team dedicated to enriching residents' lives in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the management of the Dementia Community.
• Implementing the company’s dementia care strategy.
• Managing resources within a given budget.
• Creating accurate care plans and building relationships with residents.
• Promoting a culture that maximizes residents' capabilities.

Skills

Caring

Support

Communication

Advocacy

Education

Industry-relevant qualifications

Job description

Overview

The Dementia Care Manager role at Avery Healthcare involves overseeing the management of the Dementia Community, implementing the company's dementia care strategy, and managing resources within a given budget. The role requires a minimum of three years' experience in a similar position, a comprehensive understanding of CQC standards, and industry-relevant qualifications. The successful candidate will need to live the company's values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability.

Main duties

As a Dementia Care Manager, your focus will be on ensuring the delivery of person-centred care for residents with dementia. This will involve creating accurate care plans, building caring relationships with residents and families, working closely with the Activities Team to develop meaningful activities, and promoting a culture that enables residents to maximise their capabilities and enhance their quality of life.

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". The company is committed to creating a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Avery Healthcare operates over 100 homes across the UK, offering exceptional care and a preferred choice for both residents and team members.

Details

Date posted: 01 October 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £39,000 a year

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time

Reference number: 1391413789

Job locations: Avery Healthcare, Bushey, WD25 8HA

Job responsibilities

Package Description: 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 plan of care day is accurate and reflected in the care needs summary and that the resident/relative identifies needs and preferences. Ensure all information is integrated into a person-centred care plan.
• Building caring relationships with residents and families, liaising with them sensitively and appropriately. Act as an advocate for the residents' best interests, appropriately managing conflict.
• Working closely with the Activities Team to ensure the development of meaningful activities for residents with dementia. Support and set expectations for the care team's participation in these activities.
• Promoting a culture that enables residents to maximise their capabilities, optimising their independence and enhancing their quality of life.

About you

To succeed in your application, you must live 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.

Requirements

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 dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.