Dementia Care Manager

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; Chertsey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in the UK is seeking a Dementia Care Manager to oversee the Dementia Community, ensuring person-centred care plans and enhancing residents' quality of life. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of relevant experience and a comprehensive understanding of CQC standards. Join a team dedicated to creating meaningful lives together.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the Dementia Community and implement care strategies.
• Build caring relationships with residents and families.
• Promote a culture that maximises residents' capabilities.

Skills

CQC standards knowledge

Building relationships with residents

Conflict management

Education

Industry-relevant qualifications

Job description

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating meaningful lives together for their residents and team members.

Main duties of the job

As a Dementia Care Manager you 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. Other responsibilities will include ensuring accurate and person-centred 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.

Job responsibilities

• Ensuring that the plan 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.

• A minimum of three years experience in a similar role, working within a fast‑paced environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of CQC standards and requirements.
• Knowledge of care services businesses and the UK health and social care market.
• Industry‑relevant qualifications.

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

• 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.