Dementia Care Manager

NHS; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider in the UK is seeking a Dementia Care Manager to oversee care delivery and implement strategies at Edenbridge Manor Care Home. This role focuses on ensuring high-quality, person-centred care, building relationships with residents and families, and collaborating with the Activities Team. Ideal candidates will have significant experience, a thorough understanding of CQC standards, and relevant qualifications. This position offers a supportive and rewarding work environment.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Meaningful work experience

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy in care plans and resident needs.
• Build caring relationships with residents and families.
• Work closely with the Activities Team for resident engagement.
• Promote resident independence and quality of life.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Teamwork

Advocacy

Education

Relevant industry qualifications

Job description

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating meaningful experiences for residents and employees alike. The Dementia Care Manager role is responsible for the overall management of the Dementia Community, implementing the company's dementia care strategy and managing resources within a given budget.

Main duties of the job

As a Dementia Care Manager, your focus will be on ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, person‑centred care for residents with dementia. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing care plans, building caring relationships with residents and families, and working closely with the Activities Team to provide meaningful activities. You will also promote a culture that enables residents to maximise 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. The company is passionate about creating meaningful experiences for both residents and employees, offering exceptional care and a supportive, inspiring environment where staff feel valued and empowered.

Location

We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award‑winning team as a Dementia Care Manager at Edenbridge Manor Care Home in Kent. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

Job responsibilities

• Ensure 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.
• Build caring relationships with residents and families, liaising with them sensitively and appropriately. Act as an advocate for the residents' best interests, appropriately managing conflict.
• Work 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.
• Promote a culture that enables residents to maximise their capabilities, optimise their independence and enhance their quality of life.
• Shift details; Rota pattern

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.
• Industry‑relevant qualifications.
• Knowledge of care services businesses and the UK health and social care market.

What we offer

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.

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.