This is an exciting opportunity to join Avery Healthcare, a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK. As a Dementia Care Manager, you will 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.
Main duties of the job
The Dementia Care Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the care plan for each resident is accurate and reflects their individual needs and preferences. They will build caring relationships with residents and families, advocating for the residents' best interests and appropriately managing any conflicts. The Dementia Care Manager will also work closely with the Activities Team to develop meaningful activities for residents with dementia, and promote a culture that enables residents to maximize their capabilities and enhance their quality of life.
About us
Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. The company is committed to creating meaningful lives together, offering exceptional care across its growing network of over 100 homes. Avery Healthcare values caring, support, honesty, respect, and accountability, and aims to create a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.
Job responsibilities
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 care plan is accurate and reflects 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 maximize their capabilities, optimizing 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.
* Industry-relevant qualifications.
* Knowledge of care services businesses and the UK health and social care market.
Requirements
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.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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