Head of Dementia Care & Team Leadership

Orders of St. John Care Trust; Thornbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Company pension

Life assurance

Free uniform

Free DBS

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card/My Rewards

Job summary

Orders of St. John Care Trust in Thornbury is seeking a Head of Dementia Care to lead the provision of person-centred dementia care across Grace Care Centre.

You will work with the home management team to promote independence and wellbeing for residents living with dementia, in partnership with Admiral Nurses and family carers. You will oversee the operational management of the dementia households, ensure colleagues are competent across shifts, provide guidance, and drive ongoing professional

Qualifications

• QCF Level 3 in Dementia Care or equivalent required.
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 Certificate in Team Leadership.
• Proven track record of leading a team in dementia care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop provision of person-centred dementia care for residents.
• Oversee operational management of dementia households across shifts.
• Collaborate with Admiral Nurses, families and carers to plan care that promotes independence and wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Education

QCF Level 3 in Dementia Care

Level 3 Certificate in Team Leadership

Job description

Orders of St. John Care Trust in Thornbury is seeking a Head of Dementia Care to lead the provision of person-centred dementia care across Grace Care Centre.

You will work with the home management team to promote independence and wellbeing for residents living with dementia, in partnership with Admiral Nurses and family carers. You will oversee the operational management of the dementia households, ensure colleagues are competent across shifts, provide guidance, and drive ongoing professional