Dementia Care Lead

** Porthaven Care Homes do not currently offer sponsorship or relocation packages **

Are you a Senior Care Assistant or Care Team Leader wanting to take the next step in your career?
Do you have a passion for working with people living with dementia?
If so, join Porthaven Care Homes for a rewarding and satisfying career.

About you:

You are passionate about dementia care and ready to take the next step into a senior role within a healthcare setting, where you can further develop your skills, knowledge, and leadership.

You will bring:

• Proven experience in a senior role such as Senior Carer, Team Leader, or equivalent, with hands-on experience caring for individuals living with Dementia.
• An NVQ Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or Diploma in Health and Social Care).
• A strong understanding of person-centred care planning and risk management tailored to individual residents or service users.
• A cheerful, compassionate, and caring nature, with the ability to build trusting relationships with your care team, residents, and their families.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, enabling you to clearly and professionally document and represent residents' needs through accurate care planning.

Above all, you are driven by a deep passion for dementia care, and a desire to lead by example, delivering continuous improvement and contributing to the high-quality care for which Porthaven is known.

About the role:

In this vital role, you will treat our residents with the warmth, respect, and attentiveness you would show to members of your own family. Each resident is a unique individual, and you will support them in a way that honours their personal routines, preferences, and needs.

• Lead, inspire, and support a team of carers and senior carers, fostering a positive, can-do attitude across your team.
• Carry out regular care audits, analyse care trends and information, and lead care staff to ensure ongoing improvement.
• Promote an open, transparent, and supportive culture, encouraging loyalty, commitment, and teamwork.
• Deliver and lead on excellent, person-centered dementia care that upholds dignity, individuality, and the highest standards of professional practice.
• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations, Porthaven's policies and procedures, and all relevant legislation.
• Work collaboratively with the Home Manager, while also receiving support, guidance, and training from Porthaven's Head of Dementia through virtual and on-site meetings.

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