Care Home Unit Manager

Greensleeves Care; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days paid holiday

Free learning and development

Company pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

Health benefit options

Employee assistance program

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Greensleeves Care is seeking a Care Unit Manager to lead the care team across a licensed home in Royal Tunbridge Wells. You will support the Registered Manager, drive care standards, and work with professionals to deliver high-quality resident care.

The role requires QCF Level 4 in care, experience managing staff in residential/dementia care, and strong knowledge of MCA and DOLS. A commitment to person-centred care and regulatory compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a care team and achieving care standards.
• Knowledge of MCA and DOLS and safe clinical practices.
• Ability to develop action plans to improve care quality.
• Commitment to person-centred care and best practice guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Manager by leading the care team.
• Solve operational issues and develop improvement action plans.
• Maintain relationships with statutory bodies and partners.
• Ensure conformance to policies, procedures and care standards.

Skills

People management

Care standards

Communication

Leadership

Person-centred care

Education

QCF Level 4 in care

Job description

About Us

Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities? Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities?

At Greensleeves Care we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 26 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer and Greensleeves Care are endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

As a Care Unit Manager, you will;

• Assist the Registered Manager by leading the care team in achieving and where possible exceeding, care standards determined by CQC, Local Authority Contract Monitoring, and internal bench marking at the Home.


• Work with the care team and Home Manager to solve common operational issues and develop action plans to effectively improve the care and quality of the Home in accordance with Greensleeves Care policies and procedures.


• Develop and maintain professional relationships with the statutory, government registration bodies, professional partners and contract monitoring teams to ensure that the home conforms to best practice guidelines and Trust expectation in the delivery of care to residents.


• Maintain close working relationships with professional partners to achieve successful clinical care outcomes, and achievement of management performance objectives.

• QCF Level 4 in care or other relevant qualification


• Experience of managing staff in a Residential and Dementia Care Home


• Working knowledge of MCA and DOLS


• High level of care knowledge


• An understanding of person centered-care

Rewards & Benefits Package

• 25 days paid holiday (plus Bank Holidays)


• Free learning and development


• Company pension scheme - employers contribution matched up to 6%


• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit


• Medical Health Benefit (Beneden)


• Length of Service Awardsat 5,10,20,30,40 and 50 years


• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App


• Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)


• Free DBS

DBS - The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Greensleeves Care Core Values

• Respect - We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions


• Openness - We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading


• Responsibility - We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibility towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make

Please note that this role is open to UK-based candidates only