Dementia Care Manager

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

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a Dementia Care Manager to oversee the Dementia Community operations. The role involves implementing care strategies, managing resources, and fostering meaningful relationships with residents and their families. Candidates should have substantial experience in elderly care, understanding of CQC standards, and a passion for improving residents' lives.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the Dementia Community and implement care strategies.
• Build relationships with residents and families.
• Promote independence and enhance residents' quality of life.

Skills

Caring

Support

Communication

Education

Relevant industry qualifications

Job description

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes. They are committed to creating meaningful experiences for their residents and team members, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Main duties of the job

As a Dementia Care Manager at Avery Healthcare, 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. Your focus will be on ensuring person-centred care, building caring relationships with residents and families, and promoting a culture that enables residents to maximize 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, offering exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes. They are committed to creating meaningful experiences for their residents and team members, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day.

Job responsibilities

Package Description:

Shift Details: 9 am - 5.30 pm

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: 9 am - 5.30 pm

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.

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 for each day is accurate and reflected in the care needs summary, with residents and relatives identifying 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. Acting as an advocate for the residents' best interests and 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 enables residents to maximize their capabilities, optimize independence, and enhance their quality of life.

ABOUT YOU

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

Our ideal candidate will have:

• At least three years of experience in a similar role within a fast-paced environment.
• A comprehensive understanding of CQC standards and requirements.
• Relevant industry qualifications.
• Knowledge of care services 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 later years should be as enriching as any other, and we're passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and team. Our vision is "creating meaningful lives together." 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, with the cost 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.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience in a similar role, understanding of CQC standards, and relevant qualifications.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, requiring a Disclosure check for any criminal convictions.