Dementia Care Manager

Avery Healthcare Group; Edenbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury elderly care provider in the UK seeks a Dementia Care Manager to manage the overall care community and implement dementia care strategies. This role involves ensuring accurate care plans, working closely with families and activities teams, and promoting resident independence. Ideal candidates must have at least three years of experience in a similar role, a strong understanding of CQC standards, and knowledge of the UK health and social care market.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role, working within a fast-paced environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of CQC standards and requirements.
• Knowledge of the UK health and social care market.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall dementia community and implement care strategies.
• Ensure accurate care plans and manage conflict with residents' families.
• Collaborate with the Activities Team to develop resident activities.
• Promote independence and quality of life for residents.

Skills

Experience in dementia care

Knowledge of CQC standards

Understanding of care services businesses

Job description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Dementia Care Manager will be to be responsible for the overall management of the Dementia Community, implementing and embedding the company’s dementia care strategy and managing resources within a given budget.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring that the plan care day is accurate and reflected in the care needs summary and that the resident/relative identifies needs and preferences. Ensure all information is integrated into a person-centred care plan.
• Building caring relationships with residents and families, liaising with them sensitively and appropriately. Act as an advocate for the residents' best interests, appropriately managing conflict.
• Working closely with the Activities Team to ensure the development of meaningful activities for residents with Dementia. Support and set expectations for the care team's participation in these activities.
• Promoting a culture that enables residents to maximise their capabilities, optimising their independence and enhancing their quality of life.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed in your application, you must live our values of caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability in all you do.

Our ideal candidate must have:

• A minimum of three years’ experience in a similar role, working within a fast-paced environment.
• Comprehensive understanding of CQC standards and requirements.
• Knowledge of care services businesses and the UK health and social care market.

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of \"creating meaningful lives together,\" we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.