Care Unit Manager: Lead a Compassionate Team

Care UK; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements

Career development & apprenticeship

Discounts & wellbeing support

Annual holiday scheme

Job summary

Care UK is recruiting a Care Unit Manager in the UK to lead a care unit, ensuring high standards of resident care and safety. You will manage staff, coordinate care plans, and work closely with leaders to develop services while maintaining a compassionate, professional atmosphere.

The role requires strong organisational skills, IT literacy, and a genuine commitment to improving residents' quality of life. Training and development opportunities are available within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a care team and coordinating daily operations.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with staff and residents.
• Capability to perform risk assessments and develop care plans.
• Efficient in coordinating admissions and ensuring safety and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the unit to deliver high-quality care.
• Delegate workload in a collaborative, supportive manner.
• Ensure residents' medical, physical and emotional needs are met with dignity.
• Oversee admissions of new residents.
• Carry out risk assessments and develop personalised care plans.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop services.
• Administer medications in line with care plans.
• Maintain a professional, inclusive and positive approach.

Skills

Care leadership

Team supervision

Risk assessment

Medication administration

IT literacy

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Job description

Care UK is recruiting a Care Unit Manager in the UK to lead a care unit, ensuring high standards of resident care and safety. You will manage staff, coordinate care plans, and work closely with leaders to develop services while maintaining a compassionate, professional atmosphere.

The role requires strong organisational skills, IT literacy, and a genuine commitment to improving residents' quality of life. Training and development opportunities are available within a supportive team.