Job Ref: 215305072

Date: 2021-12-02 14:20:21

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Lace Hill Manor is operated by Maria Mallaband and is the second addition of the exciting role out of state-of-the-art care homes. A 62-bed private care home designed for residential, nursing and dementia care currently under construction in Needlepin Way, Buckingham, and is set to open in Spring 2022. Everything at Lace Hill Manor will be led by the people that live and work in the home – they will be involved in every decision.

The team at Lace Hill Manor pride ourselves on doing things differently and we are looking for superstars who will go above and beyond; people who embrace change and want to be part of something fresh, exciting, and fun. If you would love to become part of our team then we would love to hear from you. 

The Dementia Care Manager will lead by example, demonstrating a clear passion & enthusiasm for providing the highest standards of innovative, effective and person-centred Dementia care, as well as being responsible for the safe running of the Dementia care suite within Lace Hill Manor

Duties will include

To take responsibility for the running of the Dementia care suite in line with regulatory requirements

Supporting people living with Dementia to have a voice and be heard within the running of one’s home, promoting physical, social, emotional and spiritual wellbeing – have FUN

Leading on pre-assessment, capturing one’s personhood life history

Engaging with families, friends & the local community by holding monthly support & awareness sessions

Promoting and sharing best practice with others, providing information, advice and guidance. Keeping staff up to date regarding current dementia issues/changes in regulations and guidelines

Lead by example – disseminate and support new initiatives to improve care. Assist in any changes to practice and culture, empowering the team to develop good practice in caring for people living with Dementia

Work alongside the Home Manager to recruit members of the Dementia care team, then taking full responsibility to induct, train, supervise & continually oversee the development of all staff within that team, identifying any additional training for staff, sharing your specialist knowledge as well as identifying gaps and updating your own skills and knowledge

To liaise with the management team regarding people moving into the home, ensuring that the ‘move in’ experience is organised, professional, personal and rememberable for all the right reasons

Our Benefits;

In return for all of this you will receive a competitive salary package plus:

Training support and development opportunities

5.6 weeks annual leave

Fully funded training

Nurse and carer referral scheme

Rewards for 5, 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service

Annual staff recognition through MMCG Care Awards

Simply Health cover after one year of service, inc. cashback on medical and dental expenses

Perkbox – a range of discounts and free monthly offers for a variety of high street shops and restaurants

Car through salary sacrifice

Cycle to Work scheme

NEST pension plan

*Apprenticeship opportunities available

“Maria Mallaband Care Group’s main priority is the welfare and wellbeing of its residents and staff. We have therefore adopted a Group wide policy across all our Homes requiring all new staff to confirm they are willing to receive a [Covid-19] vaccine. Prior to commencing employment, the successful applicant will be required to confirm in writing that they are happy to consent to receiving a Covid Vaccine when available, in accordance with the Government’s UK wide vaccination programme and that they are not aware of any reason why they would should not consent. We are happy to answer any queries any applicant might have about this policy

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