Location
West Hampstead

Hours
39 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm

Salary
£35,810 per annum

About the Role
Jewish Care is seeking a dedicated and clinically experienced Clinical Support Lead – Dementia & Mental Health to support the Registered Manager and Care Management Teams across our specialist mental health residential care homes. This pivotal role supports the effective day-to-day running of Sidney Corob House, providing care for adults aged 50+ with mental health needs, and Jack Gardner House, a safe and welcoming home for Jewish adults aged 18+ with mental health needs.

You will play a key role in supporting clinical care delivery, coordinating assessments and reviews, promoting best practice, and ensuring high standards of person-centred care. This is an ideal opportunity for a clinically experienced professional who wants to step away from shift-based work while continuing to make a meaningful impact on residents’ lives.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinical & Care Support
- Undertake and support comprehensive assessments of residents’ mental health and wellbeing
- Coordinate and monitor the delivery of clinical and care interventions
- Support medication management, emergency care, and clinical decision-making

Supporting the Management Team
- Support the Registered Manager and Care Management Teams with day-to-day operational oversight
- Contribute to care planning, risk management, and service development
- Provide clinical input into policies, procedures, and service improvements

Multidisciplinary Working
- Act as a key liaison with healthcare professionals, community mental health services, and external partners
- Support and attend clinical reviews, MDT meetings, and care planning discussions
- Facilitate effective communication with residents and families

Quality, Compliance & Governance
- Support compliance with CQC regulations, internal policies, and best practice standards
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation, audits, and records
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and service reviews

Staff Support & Development
- Support staff development through guidance, coaching, and informal training
- Promote good practice in dementia care, mental health support, safeguarding, and capacity

Resident Advocacy
- Advocate for residents’ rights, dignity, and wellbeing
- Provide emotional support to residents and families
- Support residents in accessing appropriate healthcare services

Experience
- Clinical qualification such as RGN, RMN, or a relevant mental health-related degree (e.g. psychology, psychotherapy)
- Experience working with adults with mental health needs and/or dementia
- Experience supporting care delivery in a residential, nursing, or similar care setting
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment

About You
- Strong understanding of person-centred care, safeguarding, capacity, and DoLS
- Strong organisational and communication skills

Desirable
- Experience supporting audits, quality improvement, or compliance activity
- Experience supporting or guiding staff in clinical practice
- Understanding of social care regulations and best practice