Dementia Care Lead
Lincroft Meadow care home provides expert 24-hour residential, nursing, dementia and respite care for up to 70 elderly residents. The home offers private ensuite bedrooms, communal areas, restaurants, café, cinema, hair salon and private dining rooms.

Location: Lincroft Meadow Care Home, The Moors, Kidlington OX5 2AA
Hours: Full Time Position - 40 Hours Weekly - 8am to 8pm - Alternative Weekends

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

• 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.
• 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

• Treat residents with the warmth, respect, and attentiveness you would show to members of your own family, supporting each individual 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-centred 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 receiving support, guidance, and training from Porthaven's Head of Dementia through virtual and on-site meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Refer a Friend Bonus
• Colleague Discounts
• FlexEarn
• Employee Assistance Programme
• GP Online
• Training and development opportunities
• Pension Scheme
• Free uniform provided

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