Location: The Mayfields Care Home, Long Stratton
Salary: £33,176.00 p.a.
Are you passionate about delivering outstanding dementia care and leading a supportive, dedicated team? We are looking for a compassionate and motivated Head of Dementia Care to oversee our dementia unit and help create a safe, happy, and homely environment for our residents.
Working Hours: 40 hours per week, consisting of 2 days supernumerary and 2 days on the care floor. Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm, plus 1 day every other weekend.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day operations of our dementia unit, ensuring exceptional standards of care.
- Work closely with residents, families, and multidisciplinary professionals to develop and review care plans.
- Create a safe, welcoming, and homely environment that promotes wellbeing and independence.
- Ensure compliance with all CQC regulations and best practice standards.
- Manage staffing budgets and oversee unit audits to maintain high-quality service delivery.
- Prepare and manage staff rotas to ensure appropriate staffing levels at all times.
- Collaborate with the General Manager to achieve operational and quality KPIs.
- Promote a positive, inclusive team culture where colleagues feel valued and supported.
Benefits and Culture:
- Ongoing training and development opportunities, including fully funded diplomas up to NVQ level 5.
- Support to gain a recognised Dementia Qualification following successful completion of your 6-month probation
- Annual Leave 28 days
- Award winning company
- Financial planning services - providing you with the opportunity to withdraw a portion of your wages in advance of payday, to increase your choice and financial wellbeing.
- No DBS fees.
- Employee assistance program to support your health and wellbeing.
- Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality.
- Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £400
About Us
Founded in 1999, Castlemeadow Care is committed to excellence in care and support. Our compassionate, dedicated, and talented teams make a difference in people’s lives every day.
This role would suit an experienced senior carer, team leader, or care manager with a strong interest in dementia care and leading care teams.
Pay: £33,176.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Paid training
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Long Stratton NR15 2UY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Dementia care: 3 years (required)
- Senior care: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person
