Dementia Care Manager inBrentwood inBrentwood PUBLISHED
TUE 10 SEP 2024
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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.
Position: Dementia Care 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.
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.
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.
Contact: For inquiries or to address specific needs during the application process, reach out to the recruitment team via email.
Job Title: Dementia Care Manager
Hours: 40 hours per week
Reporting to: General Manager
Are you currently working within management or in a Senior position and have a passion for dementia?
Hallmark Hutton View luxury care home in Brentwood, Essex is an elegant award winning 77 bedded Residential , Nursing and Dementia care home offering Relationship-Centred Care supporting residents at the heart of all we do,
About the role:
Hallmark Care Homes’ dementia communities operate as a home from home environment. As a Dementia Care Manager, your prowess and magical touch will lead and manage a committed and loyal caring team on the community and be responsible for driving all aspects of the Hallmark dementia strategy, ensuring your community meets the stringent standards we have specially created for excellent relationship-centred dementia care.
With a focus on developing people, rather than ‘task’, it goes without saying you must have a passionate soul for dementia care, with the confidence to challenge the status quo that create ill-being for the people in your care.
Supported by our Head of Relationship Centred Care and Dementia Relationship Practitioner, you will be the smiling face “go-to person” for our residential and nursing communities with expert knowledge of delivering exceptional evidence-based care in the home. A committed approach will forge and build links with local community groups involved in dementia care – becoming the Hallmark ambassador for dementia in your local area.
Being a friendly jolly character and empathetic, will allow you to support family members and friends of people living with dementia to become partners in the care of their loved one.
Alongside, responsibility will be to ensure the dementia community meets all the requirements of the CQC, Hallmark’s quality and compliance framework, right through from assessment, care planning, quality assurance, health and safety, and recruitment and management of your team.
Solid relationship bonds will develop reporting to and working in collaboration with the General Manager of the home and other internal Heads of Department.
Hallmark Care Homes is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and in the workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional options, you’d like to request in making your application, please contact the recruitment team via email to
Hours: 40 hours per week
Reporting to: General Manager
Are you currently working within management or in a Senior position and have a passion for dementia?
Hallmark Hutton View luxury care home in Brentwood, Essex is an elegant award winning 77 bedded Residential , Nursing and Dementia care home offering Relationship-Centred Care supporting residents at the heart of all we do,
About the role:
Hallmark Care Homes’ dementia communities operate as a home from home environment. As a Dementia Care Manager, your prowess and magical touch will lead and manage a committed and loyal caring team on the community and be responsible for driving all aspects of the Hallmark dementia strategy, ensuring your community meets the stringent standards we have specially created for excellent relationship-centred dementia care.
With a focus on developing people, rather than ‘task’, it goes without saying you must have a passionate soul for dementia care, with the confidence to challenge the status quo that create ill-being for the people in your care.
Supported by our Head of Relationship Centred Care and Dementia Relationship Practitioner, you will be the smiling face “go-to person” for our residential and nursing communities with expert knowledge of delivering exceptional evidence-based care in the home. A committed approach will forge and build links with local community groups involved in dementia care – becoming the Hallmark ambassador for dementia in your local area.
Being a friendly jolly character and empathetic, will allow you to support family members and friends of people living with dementia to become partners in the care of their loved one.
Alongside, responsibility will be to ensure the dementia community meets all the requirements of the CQC, Hallmark’s quality and compliance framework, right through from assessment, care planning, quality assurance, health and safety, and recruitment and management of your team.
Solid relationship bonds will develop reporting to and working in collaboration with the General Manager of the home and other internal Heads of Department.
Hallmark Care Homes is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and in the workplace and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. If there are additional options, you’d like to request in making your application, please contact the recruitment team via email to
More information related to this job opportunity, from jobsincare:
Here are 5 questions you could be
asked
if you apply for this job:
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?
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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