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Job description
Opportunity to lead a dedicated and compassionate team in a supportive environment focused on relationship-centered care.
Ability to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents living with dementia and their families.
Access to ongoing professional development and support from experienced leaders in dementia care.
A strong emphasis on community engagement, allowing you to build relationships with local organizations and advocate for dementia care.
A luxurious and award-winning care home setting that enhances the quality of life for residents.
Collaboration with experienced departments ensures compliance with high standards in care and quality assurance.
Promotion of equal opportunities in the workplace, creating an inclusive and diverse working environment.
Job Summary: Dementia Care Manager at Hallmark Care Homes, Brentwood
Position: Dementia Care Manager
Hours: 40 hours per week
Reports To: General Manager
Hours: 40 hours per week
Reports To: General Manager
Overview:
Hallmark Hutton View, an award-winning 77-bedded care home in Brentwood, is seeking a passionate and experienced Dementia Care Manager to lead its dementia care team.
Hallmark Hutton View, an award-winning 77-bedded care home in Brentwood, is seeking a passionate and experienced Dementia Care Manager to lead its dementia care team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and drive the Hallmark dementia strategy within a homely environment.
- Develop and support staff to deliver relationship-centred care, focusing on the well-being of residents.
- Be the primary contact for residents and families, providing expert knowledge in dementia care.
- Ensure compliance with CQC standards and Hallmark’s quality framework, including care planning, health and safety, and team management.
- Build relationships with local community groups to enhance dementia care awareness.
Qualifications:
Candidates should have management experience and a strong passion for dementia care. An empathetic and friendly approach is essential for supporting families and fostering a collaborative care environment.
Candidates should have management experience and a strong passion for dementia care. An empathetic and friendly approach is essential for supporting families and fostering a collaborative care environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Hallmark Care Homes promotes equal opportunities for all applicants and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds. Adjustments during the recruitment process can be arranged upon request.
Hallmark Care Homes promotes equal opportunities for all applicants and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds. Adjustments during the recruitment process can be arranged upon request.
Contact: For inquiries or to address specific needs during the application process, reach out to the recruitment team via email.
Opportunity to lead a dedicated and compassionate team in a supportive environment focused on relationship-centered care.
Ability to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents living with dementia and their families.
Access to ongoing professional development and support from experienced leaders in dementia care.
A strong emphasis on community engagement, allowing you to build relationships with local organizations and advocate for dementia care.
A luxurious and award-winning care home setting that enhances the quality of life for residents.
Collaboration with experienced departments ensures compliance with high standards in care and quality assurance.
Promotion of equal opportunities in the workplace, creating an inclusive and diverse working environment.
Not sure?
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.
Requirements
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Benefits
Opportunity to lead a dedicated and compassionate team in a supportive environment focused on relationship-centered care.; Ability to make a meaningful impact on the lives of residents living with dementia and their families.; Access to ongoing professional development and support from experienced leaders in dementia care.; A strong emphasis on community engagement, allowing you to build relationships with local organizations and advocate for dementia care.; A luxurious and award-winning care home setting that enhances the quality of life for residents.; Collaboration with experienced departments ensures compliance with high standards in care and quality assurance.; Promotion of equal opportunities in the workplace, creating an inclusive and diverse working environment.
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Can you share your experience working in dementia care and how it has prepared you for this managerial role?
What specific management roles have you held in the past, and how do they relate to this position?
Describe a time when you challenged the status quo in a previous role. What was the outcome?
What is your understanding of relationship-centred care, and how do you implement it in your work?
Can you discuss a particular approach or strategy you have used to improve the quality of care for residents with dementia?
1. Can you share your experience working in dementia care and how it has prepared you for this managerial role?
2. What specific management roles have you held in the past, and how do they relate to this position?
3. Describe a time when you challenged the status quo in a previous role. What was the outcome?
4. What is your understanding of relationship-centred care, and how do you implement it in your work?
5. Can you discuss a particular approach or strategy you have used to improve the quality of care for residents with dementia?
Useful skills for a Dementia Care Manager:
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Working as a Dementia Care Manager in the UK requires a combination of specific skills, qualifications, and personal attributes. Here are some key skills and qualifications that are typically necessary for this role:
Skills
1. Clinical Knowledge:
- Understanding of dementia types, symptoms, and progression.
- Awareness of related health conditions and how they can impact care.
2. Care Planning:
- Ability to assess the needs of individuals with dementia and develop appropriate care plans.
- Knowledge of person-centered care approaches.
3. Communication Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact with patients, families, and staff.
- Ability to convey complex information in an understandable way.
4. Leadership and Management:
- Skills in leading and managing a team of care staff.
- Talent for motivating and supporting staff in providing high-quality care.
5. Problem-Solving:
- Ability to assess situations quickly and make informed decisions to resolve issues.
6. Emotional Intelligence:
- Empathy and understanding to deal with patients and families experiencing emotional difficulties.
- Skills in building rapport and trust with individuals living with dementia.
7. Organizational Skills:
- Ability to manage multiple tasks, schedules, and resources effectively.
8. Regulatory Knowledge:
- Familiarity with relevant health and social care policies, standards, and legislation (e.g., Care Quality Commission regulations).
9. Training and Development:
- Skills to train and develop staff on best practices for dementia care.
10. Cultural Competence:
- Understanding of diverse backgrounds and the ability to provide culturally sensitive care.
Qualifications
1. Educational Background:
- A degree or diploma in nursing, social work, health and social care, or a related field is often required or preferred.
2. Professional Registration:
- Registration with a relevant professional body, such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) for nurses or the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) for social workers.
3. Specialized Training or Certifications:
- Additional certifications in dementia care (e.g., Dementia Care Mapping, National Dementia Strategy) are often beneficial.
4. Experience:
- Prior experience in care roles, particularly in settings supporting individuals with dementia, is usually essential.
Personal Attributes
- Compassion: A genuine desire to help others and improve their quality of life.
- Patience: The ability to remain calm and patient in challenging situations.
- Resilience: The capacity to cope with the emotional challenges that can arise in dementia care.
- Flexibility: Being adaptable to changing situations and needs.
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