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Dementia Care ManagerinEsher Manor Care HomeinEsher Manor Care HomePUBLISHED FRI 22 NOV 2024

 PERMANENT DEMENTIA

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Ability to make a positive impact on residents' lives and enhance their quality of life through personalized care.
Opportunity to build caring relationships with residents and their families, fostering a supportive and compassionate environment.
Involvement in creating and implementing meaningful activities in collaboration with the Activities Team, promoting engagement for residents with Dementia.
Supportive work culture at Avery Healthcare that values respect, compassion, and teamwork, ensuring employees feel appreciated.
Commitment to personal and professional development, offering opportunities to learn and grow within the role.
Leadership role that allows for advocacy on behalf of residents, enhancing their independence and capabilities.
Work in a recognized and award-winning team, contributing to one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes.
The Dementia Care Manager at Esher Manor Care Home, part of Avery Healthcare Group Ltd., is responsible for overseeing the Dementia Community and implementing the company's dementia care strategy within a specified budget. Key duties include ensuring accurate care plans, building strong relationships with residents and their families, and collaborating with the Activities Team to create meaningful activities for residents. The role requires a compassionate individual with at least three years of experience in a similar position, knowledge of CQC standards, and relevant qualifications. Avery Healthcare emphasises a supportive work environment focused on enriching residents' lives and offers career growth opportunities. A DBS check and proof of eligibility to work in the UK are necessary.
Ability to make a positive impact on residents' lives and enhance their quality of life through personalized care.
Opportunity to build caring relationships with residents and their families, fostering a supportive and compassionate environment.
Involvement in creating and implementing meaningful activities in collaboration with the Activities Team, promoting engagement for residents with Dementia.
Supportive work culture at Avery Healthcare that values respect, compassion, and teamwork, ensuring employees feel appreciated.
Commitment to personal and professional development, offering opportunities to learn and grow within the role.
Leadership role that allows for advocacy on behalf of residents, enhancing their independence and capabilities.
Work in a recognized and award-winning team, contributing to one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes.

Useful skills for a Dementia Care Manager:
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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