Head of Care & Dementia
Central London
Senior Leadership | Full-time | Permanent
£70,000 - £90,000
We are supporting a luxury care provider in the appointment of their Head of Care & Dementia, a senior leadership role to shape dementia care strategy and uphold the highest standards of excellence across their portfolio of nursing dementia homes.
The Role
Reporting directly to the Director of Care & Wellness, this role provides expert leadership, with a particular focus on dementia care and strategy. You will oversee care planning, governance, compliance and staff development, ensuring that every home consistently delivers exceptional, person-centred care.
Your leadership will be pivotal in:
* Driving dementia care strategy across the organisation
* Ensuring regulatory compliance (CQC, DOLS, MCA) and safeguarding best practice
* Leading audits, training and competency frameworks to raise standards
* Overseeing medication management, including antipsychotics and PRN protocols
* Partnering with Clinical Managers to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes
* Embedding a culture of dignity, compassion, and clinical effectiveness at all levels
About You
We are seeking a leader with the vision and expertise to elevate dementia care. You will bring:
* Registered Nurse status with valid NMC PIN (desirable but not essential)
* Significant senior-level experience within dementia care (multi-site desirable)
* Strong knowledge of clinical governance, safeguarding, and NICE guidelines
* A proven track record of improving care outcomes and driving compliance
* Exceptional communication and coaching skills, with the ability to influence and inspire clinical teams
Desirable:
* Postgraduate qualification in dementia care, gerontology, or related fields
* Formal leadership or management qualification (e.g. ILM, NVQ Level 5)
The Opportunity
This is more than a compliance role, it's an opportunity to shape the future of dementia care in a forward-thinking organisation that is deeply committed to dignity, respect, and excellence. You will have the platform to influence strategy, develop best practice, and make a lasting impact on residents, families, and care teams alike.
If you are a clinically credible leader, passionate about redefining dementia care, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Apply now to explore this unique opportunity.
Zenon Raddon
zraddon@compassltd.co.uk - 02393 877 352 / 07778 046 195