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Dementia Lead | Elderly Care Provider

United Kingdom, Crewe Employment contract 29500.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted June 09, 2026
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Compass Associates are pleased to be partnering with a well-established elderly care provider to recruit a Dementia Lead for one of their residential and nursing care services in Cheshire. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced dementia professional to take ownership of dementia care provision within a well-established service, supporting residents living with dementia to achieve the highest possible quality of life through person-centred care and meaningful engagement. Working closely with the Home Manager and wider leadership team, you will lead on dementia best practice across the home, ensuring residents receive exceptional support tailored to their individual needs, preferences and life histories. The successful candidate will act as a dementia champion throughout the service, supporting colleagues with education, guidance and coaching while helping to embed innovative approaches to dementia care, meaningful activities and positive dining experiences.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead and promote best practice in dementia care throughout the home
  • Act as the subject matter expert for dementia care, supporting residents, families and colleagues
  • Work closely with the Activities Coordinator to develop and enhance meaningful engagement programmes for residents living with dementia
  • Support the development of dementia-friendly environments and experiences throughout the home
  • Lead initiatives to improve the dining experience for residents within the dementia community
  • Provide guidance, coaching and support to care teams on dementia-specific approaches and interventions
  • Assist with staff supervisions, competency assessments and ongoing development
  • Support the implementation and monitoring of person-centred care plans
  • Promote positive behavioural support and non-pharmacological approaches to dementia care
  • Work collaboratively with the Home Manager and senior leadership team to drive continuous quality improvement
  • Contribute to audits, quality initiatives and service development projects
  • Champion resident wellbeing, independence and quality of life

Requirements

  • A recognised dementia qualification or extensive experience working with individuals living with dementia
  • Previous experience within elderly care, residential care, nursing homes, community services, hospitals or dementia-focused healthcare settings
  • Strong understanding of person-centred dementia care principles and best practice
  • Passion for improving outcomes for residents living with dementia
  • Candidates looking to step into a specialist dementia-focused leadership position are encouraged to apply
  • Applicants from care home, hospital, community or specialist dementia services backgrounds will be considered

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