Regional Dementia Lead- covering Midlands and the North of England

Regional Dementia Lead (Midlands and the North)

Here is an exciting opportunity to be a key part of our Dementia Services Team. We are currently developing and introducing a new, innovative and exciting Dementia Care Programme. We believe people living with dementia can live well with the right support – you will oversee and develop this support to teams in our care homes. You will need the confidence and capability to offer focused, high-quality dementia advice and direction to your regions’ homes. You will receive personal guidance, oversight and investment in your development.

Included in your responsibilities:

• Assisting with the completion of the Dementia Care Programme 
• Supporting, developing and guiding our homes’ Dementia Champions
• Delivering dementia-related training packages 
• Coaching and mentoring staff in dementia care, including working alongside 
• Supporting the provision of high quality, meaningful activity for people with dementia 
• Monitoring, assessing and reporting on set standards of dementia care in our homes
• Offering guidance to homes’ teams with individual residents’ dementia care needs 
• Providing dementia advice and support to families, including awareness sessions.
• Supporting and leading on dementia initiatives and projects

You will need the confidence and capability to offer focused, high-quality dementia support and direction to your regions’ homes. So, you will receive individual guidance, oversight and investment in your development.  We are known as a flexible, open and friendly team. 

You must have a thorough knowledge and practical experience of leading on person-centred dementia care, including stress/distress. You will have the ability to guide, inspire and lead others.  You will have developed effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills.   You will be confident and determined, yet flexible and intuitive. You will be working independently on most visits to homes, so will be good at planning your own work. 

The 26 Care Homes you will be supporting are in the following areas: 

• Warwickshire
• Nottinghamshire
• South Yorkshire
• Norfolk -3 homes

As this position will mean supporting various homes, you must be able to travel across the country. 

If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Paul Gaskell – Director of Dementia Care on 07342 023 530 for an informal discussion.  paul.gaskell@runwoodhomes.co.uk .

Closing Date

05-03-2024

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