Dementia Care Supervisor - Walsall, West Midlands County
| Posting date: | 10 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £29,431 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 27 July 2025 |
| Location: | Walsall, West Midlands County, WS3 1SJ |
| Company: | Housing 21 |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1120283 |
Summary
Hours: hours per week
Shift Pattern: Required to have full flexibility working between the hours of 07:30am and 22:15pm. On some occasions these hours may differ and you may be required to work during night hours between 22:15pm and 07:45am depending on the needs the needs of the business,
Also required to work alternate weekends however depending on needs of the business may be required to work more weekends.
Also required to work bank holidays.
At Housing 21 we pride ourselves on being passionate about people and are committed to investing in those who work for us to help them to be the best they can be.
When you work for us, you will be joining an organisation that holds the Investors in People Platinum standard. Our people are our foundation, and we know how important it is to support them to do what they do best, whether through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture.
We are incredibly proud of the culture we have created and celebrate the positive difference we make to society. If you think you’re ready for a new challenge and able to make a difference, then come and join us!
The role
We are currently looking to recruit a Dementia Care Supervisor to join our team at the Watermill.
Within the role you will take the lead in the planning, supervising and leading in the delivery of person-centred dementia care within the care home, leading by example and instilling best practice within the team.
You will take responsibility for the management of a house, this includes staff recruitment into your team, staff development and coaching and be responsible for the care home, its residents, staff and visitors in the absence of the Service Team Manager and the Dementia Care Leader.
You will also ensure that the physical, mental and spiritual health of the residents is met at all times
Special Requirements for the role include:
Full and clean driving licence
DBS disclosure will be required and paid for by Housing 21
The successful candidate may be required to work at our other sites if there is a business need
Curious to know more? If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can make a real difference, with an organisation with a strong social purpose, please take a look at the attached job profile for full details.
We’d love to meet you!
What we’re looking for
The essential requirements for the role include:
Supervisory experience within a Dementia or EMI environment (no less than at team leader /senior carer level)
Experience of coaching and developing staff in person centred dementia care
A background in person centred care assessment and planning as well as end of life care planning
Up to date person centred dementia care planning and delivery
Knowledge of CQC regulations and related good practice
Knowledge/awareness of dementia and dementia related issues
Comprehensive understanding of the behaviours of individuals with early cognitive impairment, dementia and other illness that have a neuropathology
Must have an NVQ 3 in social care
Able to demonstrate on going professional development around Dementia care
Why us?
It’s a great time to join us. Did we mention we’re a Platinum Investors in People organisation, placing us among the top two percent of organisations assessed?
We’re passionate about people and support our employees to do what they do best, whether that’s through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture. We also offer a great benefits package including Blue Light Card discount, holiday trade scheme, volunteer days, Occupational Sick Pay, Occupational Maternity Pay and more.
As part of our commitment to our employees and offering flexibility, we now offer a nine-day fortnight providing employees with the opportunity to work their hours across nine days and have a three-day weekend every other week. Further details on how this works will be discussed with successful candidates upon on offer being made and where this is applicable for the role you are applying for.
With an exciting national development programme for older people’s housing, there’s never been a better time to join Housing 21.
Closing date for applications 27 July 2025
Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.
Shift Pattern: Required to have full flexibility working between the hours of 07:30am and 22:15pm. On some occasions these hours may differ and you may be required to work during night hours between 22:15pm and 07:45am depending on the needs the needs of the business,
Also required to work alternate weekends however depending on needs of the business may be required to work more weekends.
Also required to work bank holidays.
At Housing 21 we pride ourselves on being passionate about people and are committed to investing in those who work for us to help them to be the best they can be.
When you work for us, you will be joining an organisation that holds the Investors in People Platinum standard. Our people are our foundation, and we know how important it is to support them to do what they do best, whether through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture.
We are incredibly proud of the culture we have created and celebrate the positive difference we make to society. If you think you’re ready for a new challenge and able to make a difference, then come and join us!
The role
We are currently looking to recruit a Dementia Care Supervisor to join our team at the Watermill.
Within the role you will take the lead in the planning, supervising and leading in the delivery of person-centred dementia care within the care home, leading by example and instilling best practice within the team.
You will take responsibility for the management of a house, this includes staff recruitment into your team, staff development and coaching and be responsible for the care home, its residents, staff and visitors in the absence of the Service Team Manager and the Dementia Care Leader.
You will also ensure that the physical, mental and spiritual health of the residents is met at all times
Special Requirements for the role include:
Full and clean driving licence
DBS disclosure will be required and paid for by Housing 21
The successful candidate may be required to work at our other sites if there is a business need
Curious to know more? If you’re looking for an opportunity where you can make a real difference, with an organisation with a strong social purpose, please take a look at the attached job profile for full details.
We’d love to meet you!
What we’re looking for
The essential requirements for the role include:
Supervisory experience within a Dementia or EMI environment (no less than at team leader /senior carer level)
Experience of coaching and developing staff in person centred dementia care
A background in person centred care assessment and planning as well as end of life care planning
Up to date person centred dementia care planning and delivery
Knowledge of CQC regulations and related good practice
Knowledge/awareness of dementia and dementia related issues
Comprehensive understanding of the behaviours of individuals with early cognitive impairment, dementia and other illness that have a neuropathology
Must have an NVQ 3 in social care
Able to demonstrate on going professional development around Dementia care
Why us?
It’s a great time to join us. Did we mention we’re a Platinum Investors in People organisation, placing us among the top two percent of organisations assessed?
We’re passionate about people and support our employees to do what they do best, whether that’s through flexible working, learning new skills or being part of a friendly and supportive workplace culture. We also offer a great benefits package including Blue Light Card discount, holiday trade scheme, volunteer days, Occupational Sick Pay, Occupational Maternity Pay and more.
As part of our commitment to our employees and offering flexibility, we now offer a nine-day fortnight providing employees with the opportunity to work their hours across nine days and have a three-day weekend every other week. Further details on how this works will be discussed with successful candidates upon on offer being made and where this is applicable for the role you are applying for.
With an exciting national development programme for older people’s housing, there’s never been a better time to join Housing 21.
Closing date for applications 27 July 2025
Due to the nature of this role this advert may close earlier than the closing date listed and once sufficient applications have been received. Please apply early to avoid disappointment.