Dementia Care Nurse — Reconnect Champion

Orchard Care Homes Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Staff discounts

Recognition schemes

Employee Assistance Programme and Well

Pension scheme

DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes Langfield care home in Langley, near Manchester, is seeking a Registered Nurse with dementia care experience to join the Reconnect team. You will develop person-centred care plans, lead the care team, and promote independence and meaningful engagement for residents, while guiding families and professionals in a compassionate, evidence-based approach.

Role requires current NMC registration, strong leadership, and a commitment to Orchard’s Dementia Promise values; nights are

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with current NMC registration.
• Experience in dementia care and person-centred planning.

Responsibilities

• Developing person-centred care plans and risk assessments.
• Leading the care team in delivering meaningful, empathetic support.
• Promoting independence, choice, and positive engagement.
• Liaising with families, external professionals, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Reducing reliance on psychotropic medication through non-pharmacological interventions.
• Supporting best interest decisions in line with the Mental Capacity Act.
• Conducting supervisions, appraisals, and coaching care staff.
• Ensuring compliance with NMC standards and Orchard policies.

Skills

Registered Nurse

NMC registration

Dementia care

Leadership

Job description

Orchard Care Homes Langfield care home in Langley, near Manchester, is seeking a Registered Nurse with dementia care experience to join the Reconnect team. You will develop person-centred care plans, lead the care team, and promote independence and meaningful engagement for residents, while guiding families and professionals in a compassionate, evidence-based approach.

Role requires current NMC registration, strong leadership, and a commitment to Orchard’s Dementia Promise values; nights are