Dementia Care Manager

Avery Healthcare Group; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group invites applications for a Dementia Care Manager position at Barnet Grange Care Home in Barnet. You will lead dementia care strategy, manage resources within budget and drive person-centred planning for residents.

In this role you will build strong relationships with residents and families, collaborate with the Activities Team on meaningful engagement, and foster independence and high-quality life outcomes in line with Avery's values of caring, support, honesty, respect

Qualifications

• Minimum three years' experience in a similar role in 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the plan care day is accurate and reflected in the care needs summary; integrate information into a person-centred care plan.
• Build caring relationships with residents and families; advocate for residents' best interests and manage conflicts sensitively.
• Collaborate with the Activities Team to develop meaningful activities for residents with Dementia; support the care team in participation.
• Promote a culture that maximises residents' capabilities, independence and quality of life; live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect and accountability.

Skills

Care management

CQC knowledge

Industry qualifications

UK health market

Job description

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 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. 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. 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. And 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 at Barnet Grange Care Home in Barnet. If this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you! 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.