Dementia Care Manager

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury elderly care provider in the UK is seeking a Dementia Care Manager to manage their Dementia Community. The role involves implementing a person-centred care strategy, building relationships with residents and families, and enhancing the quality of life for residents. Candidates must have experience in dementia care and a good understanding of CQC standards.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall Dementia Community and resources.
• Build caring relationships with residents and families.
• Promote resident independence and quality of life.

Skills

CQC standards knowledge

Experience in dementia care

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

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 looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Dementia Care Manager to join their award-winning team in Beckenham. This role involves managing the overall Dementia Community, implementing the company's dementia care strategy, and ensuring a person-centred approach to resident care.

Job responsibilities

Your focus as a Dementia Care Manager will be to be responsible for the overall management of the Dementia Community, implementing and embedding the companys dementia care strategy and managing resources within a given budget. Other responsibilities 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.

About us

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. They are committed to creating meaningful experiences for both residents and employees, with a supportive and inspiring environment where everyone feels valued and empowered.

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.

About Avery

At Avery, we are not just one of the UKs largest providers of luxury elderly care homes; we are a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we 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.

Requirements and documents

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.

Disclosures
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.

Other information

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.