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Dementia Manager

United Kingdom, Gillingham 45000.00 GBP / Year · Job Posted January 11, 2026
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Compass Associates are proud to be partnering with a quality-focused elderly care provider in the recruitment of a Dementia Manager for one of their flagship services near Gillingham, Kent. This medium-sized, well-regarded nursing and dementia home is seeking a compassionate, driven and experienced dementia professional to lead one of its specialist dementia suites. This is an excellent opportunity for a Dementia Manager or Dementia Specialist who is passionate about delivering outstanding, person-centred care and developing high-performing care teams.

Job Responsibility

  • Providing strong, visible leadership to care teams within the dementia unit
  • Ensuring residents receive high-quality, compassionate, person-centred dementia care
  • Supporting residents to live safe, dignified and fulfilling lives in line with their individual care needs
  • Overseeing the completion, review and ongoing development of care plans, ensuring compliance with company policy and best practice
  • Promoting a culture of excellence, continuous improvement and best practice in dementia care
  • Ensuring the suite meets CQC standards and regulatory requirements

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Dementia Manager or Dementia Specialist within a care home or similar setting
  • At least 2 years’ experience in a leadership role within dementia care
  • Extensive experience working within a dementia care environment (minimum 3 years)
  • Strong knowledge of CQC regulations and compliance specific to dementia services
  • A genuine passion for dementia care, quality improvement and team development

Nice to have

A recognised dementia qualification (e.g. Dementia Care Mapping, Level 3 or 5 Health & Social Care with a dementia focus)

What we offer

£200 John Lewis voucher for every successful candidate recommended

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