Dementia Care Manager

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

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in Fleet is seeking a dedicated Dementia Care Manager to oversee dementia community management and implement care strategies. The role involves building relationships with residents and families while ensuring high standards of care. Ideal candidates should have minimum three years of experience in similar roles and a solid understanding of CQC standards. Join a supportive team focused on enhancing quality of life for residents.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage the Dementia Community and implement care strategies.
• Ensure person-centered care plans are accurate and reflect resident needs.
• Collaborate with the Activities Team to develop activities.

Skills

CQC standards understanding

Care services business knowledge

Relationship building

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 passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and team members, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together'. The role of Dementia Care Manager at their Fleet Hall Care Home in Hampshire is an opportunity to join their award-winning team and make a positive impact on the lives of residents with dementia on a daily basis.

Main duties of the job

As the 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. Your key responsibilities will include ensuring person-centered care plans, building caring relationships with residents and families, collaborating with the Activities Team to develop meaningful activities, 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, with over 100 homes across the country. They are committed to creating a supportive and inspiring environment for their employees, where they feel valued and empowered every day. Avery believes that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and they are passionate about providing exceptional care and meaningful experiences for their residents.

Job description

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. 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 Fleet Hall Care Home in Hampshire. 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 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.
• Knowledge of care services businesses and the UK health and social care market.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we're not just one of the UKs 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 dependant on volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of three years' experience in a similar role, working within a fast-paced environment. You should also have a comprehensive understanding of CQC standards and requirements, as well as industry-relevant qualifications and knowledge of care services businesses and the UK health and social care market.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

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.