Dementia Lead

HERITAGE CARE LTD; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in High Wycombe is looking for a Senior Care Assistant/Dementia Lead to enhance quality support for residents. This pivotal role involves monitoring team interactions, coaching best practices in dementia care, and fostering a person-centered approach. Ideal candidates will have at least one year of relevant experience, showing leadership and empathy while ensuring a positive living environment. Being able to inspire others and approach challenges positively are key attributes for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in a care setting as a Senior Care Assistant/Dementia Lead.
• Experience with dementia care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Monitor staff interaction and resident wellbeing.
• Coach team on best practices in dementia care.
• Create a daily theme to aid memory.
• Support Team Leaders in developing care plans.
• Encourage resident choice and participation.

Skills

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Leadership

Empathy

Job description

Ambient is a charitable organisation that provides a range of flexible individualised care and support services for people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs and older people.

About you

Working with the Care Team, you will be passionate about supporting those living with Dementia and leading the way in good quality care. We want you to shift the focus from task led care to a more feelings based approach and be a role model for the rest of the team. You will see, hear and feel the difference you are making!

The role

This is a brand new role for us here at Holmers House and you will be the heart of the home.

• You will monitor staff interaction and wellbeing of people living in the home
• Coach the team around Dementia care, best practice and making each interaction a personal one
• Create the theme of the day (this is crucial to helping triggers memories)
• Supporting Team Leaders to develop and implement person centered care plans
• Co-ordinate with other professionals to achieve positive outcomes for people living in the home
• Be a champion of choice; encouraging people in the home to make their own decisions
• Inspire families and visitors to get involved in the running of the home
• Show prospective residents and families around the home
• Organise a warm reception for all new residents
• Working with all people living and working in the home to develop and maintain our social program
• Supervise and participate in the mealtime experience
• Respond to staff feedback and find solutions for any potential problem areas
• Oversee documentation, supporting and guiding the team around record keeping
• Provide supervisory and support for staff, placing team appropriately and ensuring a high level of care is provided to residents on a permanent basis
• Attend training sessions in order to extend personal knowledge in relation to dementia care and best practice

Personal Attributes

• Positive attitude to problem solving
• Organised, systematic & pro-active
• Able to lead by example
• Able to delegate and to give clear instructions
• Calm under stress
• Approachable & empathetic
• Spontaneous
• Able to use imagination to inspire others

A minimum of 1 year experience in a care setting as a Senior Care Assistant /Dementia Lead or similar role is essential.

Experience

• a care setting as a Senior Care Assistant /Dementia Lead: 1 year (Required)
• Care Home: 1 year (Preferred)
• Dementia Care: 1 year (Required)
• Senior Care Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)