Dementia Care Manager

Avery Healthcare

£33,000 - £35,000 per annum

Full time

Package Description:
At Avery Healthcare, we believe in caring for those who care for our residents. We recognise and celebrate our hard-working colleagues, support your career development with a variety of apprenticeships, and provide you with access to a range of leisure and retail discounts.

We are now seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our friendly, award-winning team as a Dementia Care Manager.

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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:

1. A minimum of three years' experience in a similar role, working within a fast-paced environment.
2. Comprehensive understanding of CQC standards and requirements.
3. Industry-relevant qualifications.
4. Knowledge of care services businesses and the UK health and social care market.

ABOUT AVERY

As one of the largest providers of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, we believe that the later years of our residents' lives should be as enriching as any other. Our vision of 'creating meaningful lives together' is achieved by the exceptional care and experience we proudly offer throughout our growing portfolio of over 100 care homes while establishing ourselves as the preferred choice for residents and employees.

Please note this role will require:

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

Job Details

Dementia Care Manager
Maidstone, Kent, England
Avery Healthcare

Pay: £33,000 - £35,000 per annum

Job level: Other Qualified Professional

Hours: Full time

Posted: 3 Sep 2024

Type: Permanent

Closes: 3 Oct 2024