Lincroft Meadow Care Home, The Moors, Kidlington OX5 2AA
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:
You are passionate about dementia care and ready to take the next step into a senior role within a healthcare setting, where you can further develop your skills, knowledge, and leadership.
You will bring:
- 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.
Above all, you are driven by 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:
In this vital role, you will treat our residents with the warmth, respect, and attentiveness you would show to members of your own family. Each resident is a unique individual, and you will support them 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‑centered 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 also receiving support, guidance, and training from Porthaven's Head of Dementia through virtual and on-site meetings.
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Dementia Care Lead in Kidlington employer: Porthaven Care Homes
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