Dementia Lead
Please note - unfortunately we cannot accept applications that require Sponsorship
We are looking for local people who are passionate about providing an outstanding level of care and going the extra mile for our residents. We are currently have a vacancy at our Heanor Park Care home working 35 hours a week over 5 shifts.
The dementia Lead role relies on a passion to learn; a passion to enable people with dementia to live well; hold excellent communication skills and the ability to accept a person for who they are. You will be expected, under the direction and supervision of your home manager, to participate as a member of the support team to ensure that all residents receive the highest standard of person-centred care.
About the role
We are seeking a dedicated Dementia Lead to support the Dementia Service Manager in delivering person-centred, relationship-focused care for residents with dementia. This role combines hands-on care as a Senior Carer/Dementia Support Worker with management responsibilities, including coordinating staff rotas, conducting dementia care audits, leading staff supervisions, and ensuring all assessments and care plans are up to date. The Dementia Lead will promote a supportive, inclusive environment, advocate for residents’ rights and dignity, maintain a dementia-friendly environment, and collaborate with Activity Coordinators to deliver meaningful, personalised activities. Additional responsibilities include supporting quality improvement initiatives, contributing to team development and recruitment, maintaining medication training, assisting with resident assessments, and completing dementia-focused training such as the Derbyshire Dementia Standards Award and Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Friends. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about enhancing the well-being of residents living with dementia and making a real difference in their daily lives.
We will pay you an attendance bonus just for turning up to work!
Working for an established care provider like Ashmere, you start your journey with us by attending our monthly new starter company induction with all new joiners from all of our homes. We will kit you out with uniform, pay for your DBS check, and provide you with regular training.
As well as the above we also have:
Annual Ashmere Awards Ceremony
Discretionary Attendance Bonus (so you get paid to come to work!)
Eligible for Blue Light Card subscription.
Refer a Friend Scheme (which can earn you up to £200!)
Pension
Ongoing Training and Development
Staff Incentives
Enhanced rate of pay for bank holidays!
A fantastic employee wellbeing programme
If you believe you have the right skills and attributes for this role, we’d love to hear from you!
What you will need
Required criteria
- NVQ Level 2 Care
- NVQ Level 3 Care
Desired criteria
- NVQ Level 4 in Care
Ashmere Derbyshire Ltd
We are Ashmere — a family-run group of care homes across Derbyshire devoted to providing high-quality residential, nursing, dementia and specialist care. We believe in treating every resident as part of our family, ensuring dignity, compassion and respect in everything we do. At Ashmere, our homes offer welcoming, supportive environments where our residents feel safe, cared for, and valued.
At Ashmere, we’ve been supporting communities in Derbyshire for three generations with a proud heritage in elder care. Across our seven care homes, we deliver a full range of services including residential care, nursing, dementia support, complex continuing health care, and end-of-life care — even providing a dedicated household for Deaf and hard-of-hearing residents cared for by BSL-fluent staff. We tailor care plans around each individual, offering 24-hour support, nutritious meals, meaningful social and therapeutic activities, and a warm home-like atmosphere. Our mission is simple: to offer care as if our residents were family — ensuring comfort, respect, and quality of life every day.
At Ashmere, our culture is rooted in kindness, family values and genuine teamwork. We believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people, which is why we invest in staff who share our commitment to compassion, dignity and openness. We encourage collaboration, continuous learning and honest communication throughout all our homes. Whether someone works in care, catering, housekeeping or management, every role is respected and appreciated. Our aim is to create a workplace where colleagues feel supported, trusted and proud of the difference they make.
Our benefits
When you join Ashmere, you receive full induction training, regular refresher training and ongoing professional development. We provide uniforms, pay for your DBS checks, and offer clear progression opportunities for those who want to develop their career in care. Our homes are friendly, supportive and well-equipped, helping you deliver the best possible care with confidence. We offer stable employment, a warm team environment and the chance to make a meaningful, positive impact every single day.
Vacation, Paid time off
Referral bonus
Long service recognition
Social Opportunities
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Staff celebration events
Dementia Lead
We are Ashmere — a family-run group of care homes across Derbyshire devoted to providing high-quality residential, nursing, dementia and specialist care. We believe in treating every resident as part of our family, ensuring dignity, compassion and respect in everything we do. At Ashmere, our homes offer welcoming, supportive environments where our residents feel safe, cared for, and valued.