Are you a compassionate leader ready to inspire high standards and empower staff with essential dementia knowledge and skills? Join us in leading our dementia strategy.
Salary: £36,700 per annum, dependent on experience, reviewed annually and regularly benchmarked.
Hours: 39 hours per week.
We seek reliable, friendly and professional people who share our values: Kind, Supportive and Trusted. In return, we’ll take care of you with our range of benefits.
We’ll offer you:
* Joining Bonus
* Free meals at work
* Free car parking
* Paid induction & mandatory training
* Free DBS
* Discounts off your weekly shop, gifts and days out
* Cash plan with payment for eye and dental care
* Pension scheme
* 33 days paid holiday, rising to 38 days with long service
* Ongoing free training and career development
Dementia Lead Overview: As the Dementia Lead, you are a key support to our Home Management Team, making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents. Your role involves guiding and nurturing a small team of compassionate care staff, employing a supportive coaching style to ensure our dementia services meet UK legislation and regulatory standards.
In this position, you will have the opportunity to conduct pre-admission assessments and build strong, trusting relationships with residents and their families. Regular team briefings will allow you to share best practices, fostering an environment of collaboration and shared learning. Your empathetic nature and excellent interpersonal skills are essential in organising workflows and coordinating care that genuinely meets the needs of each individual.
Having experience in the adult social care sector, along with a deep understanding of dementia and its progression, will enable you to provide the best possible support. Your familiarity with various dementia diagnoses, social care legislation, the Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding issues will empower you to advocate effectively for our residents’ rights and well-being.
Together, we can create a supportive environment that enhances the quality of life for those living with dementia.
About the Home: Part of a large charitable organisation, Connaught Court provides residential care, nursing and residential dementia support. We can support up to 94 residents with permanent care or short-stay respite breaks.
Our in-house Training Manager is here to guide you through your induction programme, and our learning and development team is dedicated to helping you flourish and advance your career. We want you to feel confident and empowered to make the most of each day with us.
Location: Connaught Court, St Oswalds Road, Fulford, York, YO10 4FA. Rated ‘Outstanding’ by the Care Quality Commission, the home is located close to the city centre in York within walking distance of the bus services. There is free parking on site.
About RMBI Care Co.: Caring has been our way of life since 1842 and we provide a Home for over 1,000 people across England and Wales. Whether people need residential care or nursing care, residential dementia support, or limited sheltered accommodation, we care for them professionally and kindly.
At RMBI Care Co., we believe that our staff are the heart and soul of our organisation. Their dedication and hard work have made our award-winning service possible, and we are committed to investing in them. Through our highly regarded wellbeing programme, we strive to inspire and support our staff to achieve their full potential and enjoy their time at RMBI Care Co. to the fullest.
This job description is not comprehensive. If you are interested in joining us, please apply online by clicking here or on the link provided.
If you need more information about the job, please call Lisa Neary, Business Relationship Manager, on 01904 626 238 or email.
Job Type: Management
Posted: 07/01/2025
Closing date: 31/01/2025
Closing time: 23:59
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