Service Manager Specialist Dementia Unit

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🌟 Lead the Future of Dementia Care in Derbyshire 🌟

Are you ready to make a meaningful difference in the lives of people living with dementia? We’re seeking 3 visionary Service Managers to lead our Specialist Dementia Units, delivering compassionate, person-centred care that reflects the very best in dementia support.

🧠 About the Service

Our specialist dementia care settings offer long-term residential support and short-term breaks, including day and overnight services. These environments are thoughtfully designed to meet the complex needs associated with dementia, providing safety, dignity, and meaningful engagement.

You’ll lead a team of dedicated professionals in delivering:

• Quality care that supports people to live well with dementia.
• Remodelled services that reflect best practice and innovation.
• Breaks and respite that support individuals and their carers to have breaks that benefit everyone’s well-being, and enabling people remain living in their communities.
• Activities and engagement tailored to each person’s history, preferences, and abilities.

💼 Your Role

As the Registered Manager, you’ll be responsible for:

• Overseeing a 24/7 specialist residential service and day and overnight breaks across multiple care types.
• Embedding a culture of excellence, transparency, and continuous learning.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance and safeguarding standards.
• Driving service transformation aligned with the Council’s strategic goals.
• Collaborating with families, carers, and professionals to co-produce care that truly matters.
• Providing meaningful activity and engagement based on individual needs, in a safe and supportive environment.

🎯 What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for someone with:

• Deep expertise in dementia care and service leadership.
• Proven success in managing regulated adult care services.
• A Level 5 Diploma in Health and Social Care or Leadership and Management in Adult Care.
• A commitment to person-centred, inclusive, and forward-thinking care.

🌱 Why This Role Matters

This is your opportunity to lead a service that doesn’t just care for people—it empowers them. You’ll be a vital member of a new leadership team that is committed to reshaping the forefront of reshaping dementia care in Derbyshire, ensuring every person is treated with respect, compassion, and individuality.

Ready to lead with purpose?
Apply now and help us build a future where people living with dementia thrive.

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Saturday and Sunday hours will be paid at plain time where it is part of your normal working pattern unless it is between 7pm and 7am, where enhanced rates of pay apply. Enhanced pay rates are paid for Bank Holiday working.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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