Dementia Lead

RMBI Care Co.; Rayne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Rayne is seeking a Dementia Lead to guide their home's dementia care approach. You will mentor your team, ensure compliant and meaningful care, and support families during critical decisions. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience and a strong understanding of dementia conditions. Benefits include on-site meals, paid training, and ample holiday. Join us if you can lead with empathy and vision.

Benefits

Free meals during shifts

Free on-site parking

Paid induction and ongoing training

Free DBS check

Discounts on shopping

Cash plan for dental and eye care

Supportive pension scheme

33 days paid holiday (rising to 38 with long service)

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or higher) required.
• Proven leadership experience essential.
• Strong knowledge of dementia and behaviour management is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Guide the home's dementia care approach.
• Mentor and motivate the care team.
• Support families through important decisions.

Skills

Leadership experience in social care

Knowledge of dementia conditions

Verbal and written communication skills

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Education

NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

About the Role: As Dementia Lead, you'll be the specialist guiding our home's dementia care approach. You'll lead with confidence and kindness, ensuring care is not only compliant but deeply personal and meaningful. You'll mentor and motivate your team, embed person-centred care into everyday life, and support families through important decisions with empathy and clarity.

Your leadership will shape a culture where every resident feels valued and every colleague feels empowered. Why This Role Matters: You'll make a real difference by shaping care that respects each resident's story and needs. Your leadership will help create an environment where people living with dementia experience warmth, respect, and joy every day.

If you're ready to lead with head and heart and inspire a team to deliver outstanding dementia care, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities and Requirements

• NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or higher) with ambition to achieve NVQ4 or equivalent
• Proven leadership experience within adult social care or the care sector
• Strong knowledge of dementia conditions, progression, and behaviour management
• Understanding of UK social care legislation, Mental Capacity Act, safeguarding and DoLS at a management level
• IT proficiency to support care planning and monitoring
• Organisational skills to manage workflows and resolve challenges effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to connect with residents, families, and professionals

About Us

At RMBI Care Co., we're looking for a Dementia Lead who can bring expertise, empathy and vision to create truly exceptional care in our care home. If you can coach teams to shine, support families with compassion and make every moment matter for people living with dementia, this is where you belong.

We offer a range of benefits, including:

• Free meals during your shifts
• Free on-site parking
• Paid induction and ongoing training from day one
• Free DBS check
• Discounts on shopping, gifts and family days out
• A cash plan for dental and eye care
• A supportive pension scheme
• 33 days paid holiday (rising to 38 with long service)
• Real opportunities to grow your career with a dedicated learning and development team

Our values are Kind, Supportive and Trusted. They're at the heart of everything we do. If they're at the heart of everything you do, you'll feel right at home here.