Deputy/Dementia Care Manager

Prime Life; Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Market Harborough is seeking a passionate Deputy/Dementia Care Manager to lead a dedicated care team at Peaker Park Care Village. You'll play a key role in influencing the growth of dementia care services and ensuring the highest quality of life for residents with care needs. If you seek to make a positive impact while developing your career in care, we want to hear from you.

Benefits

Opportunities to learn and progress

Fully funded DBS check

Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend scheme

Access to Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Experience leading a care team in a residential care home.
• Extensive experience in dementia care.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the care team to ensure high-quality care.
• Regular review and assessment of care plans for residents.
• Administering and recording prescribed medication accurately.

Skills

Caring nature

Team leadership

Dementia care

Job description

Are you a passionate, organised, and knowledgeable individual wanting to make a positive change in care?

As Deputy/Dementia Care Manager at Peaker Park, you will be responsible for providing inspiring leadership and support to the care team, as well as directly influencing the development and growth of our dementia care services at Peaker Park.

This role is based at Peaker Park Care Village, located in the heart of Market Harborough. The Care Village is specially designed to meet the needs of 137 residents living with a range of age-related health conditions, physical disabilities, and mental health conditions that require dignified support from our caring team. Many residents also live with dementia and may need one-to-one personal support to maintain their independence.

Benefits of becoming our Deputy / Dementia Care Manager include:

• Opportunities to learn and progress with support from our dedicated Quality Matters team
• Fully funded DBS check
• Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme rewarding your commitment
• Refer a Friend scheme offering up to £250 per successful referral
• Access to Blue Light Card

Responsibilities of our Dementia Care Manager include:

• Leading, managing, and supporting your care team alongside your Team Leader, ensuring high-quality care and service for residents
• Regular review and assessment of care plans, including planning, implementation, and evaluation of residents' care
• Engaging with residents at a level and pace that values their individuality, dignity, and communication differences
• Administering and accurately recording prescribed medication, with monitoring of drug doses for residents

What we’re looking for in our Dementia Care Manager:

• A genuine caring nature and a desire to make a difference for residents
• Experience leading a care team in a residential care home
• Extensive experience in dementia care
• Ability to assist the Home Manager with daily operations, staffing, and financial issues

This role offers a genuine opportunity to develop and nurture the care home you have always wanted to work in.

If you have the experience and want to make a difference in care, please get in touch.