Job Description
Lead with compassion. Deliver excellence in dementia care.
Age UK Enfield is a values‑led local charity supporting older people to live safe, independent and fulfilling lives. We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and highly organised Dementia Day Centre Manager to lead our specialist Dementia Day Centre at the Mabel Churn Centre.
The Dementia Day Centre Manager is a pivotal leadership role for someone who combines a deep commitment to person‑centred dementia care with strong operational, safeguarding and people management skills. You will be responsible for ensuring the service is warm, inclusive and dignified for people living with dementia, while also being safe, well‑governed and inspection ready.
Key responsibilities:
* Lead a structured, therapeutic day service with engaging activities tailored to individual needs.
* Champion safe practice and compliance, including safeguarding, assessments and the Mental Capacity Act.
* Recruit, lead and develop a high-performing team, ensuring consistent staffing and service continuity.
* Drive quality and smooth operations—maintaining inspection-ready records and oversight of transport and catering (including on-call/deputising as required).
About you
We are looking for a manager who is values‑led, confident and organised, and who understands the balance between compassionate care and robust governance.
You will bring:
* A Level 3 (or above) Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent experience).
* Strong knowledge of dementia care best practice, safeguarding adults, and CQC Fundamental Standards (including MCA/DoLS).
* Proven experience leading staff and volunteers in a care or community setting.
* Confidence in assessment, person‑centred care planning, risk management and record keeping.
* Excellent IT skills and a clear commitment to maintaining accurate, inspection‑ready records.
* A genuine commitment to equality, dignity, inclusion and person‑centred practice.
Management and dementia‑specific qualifications, and experience overseeing transport or catering services, are desirable but not essential.
Why work with us?
At Age UK Enfield, we are proud to be:
* Values‑led: compassion, dignity and inclusion sit at the heart of everything we do.
* Supportive: we invest in our staff and believe strong leadership creates great care.
* Purpose driven: every role contributes directly to improving the lives of older people in our community.
If you are passionate about dementia care and ready to lead a high‑quality, inspection‑ready service where people truly matter, we would love to hear from you.
Closing date for applications: 3rd May 2026
Interviews will take place on 13th and 14th May 2026.