Care Unit Manager: Lead with Compassion

Care UK; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream access

Holiday pay enhancements

Apprenticeship scheme

Discounts

Holiday purchase scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Care UK is seeking a dedicated Care Unit Manager to lead a residential care unit in Cardiff. You will supervise staff, delegate tasks, and ensure residents’ medical, physical and emotional needs are met with safety and dignity.

The role involves admissions oversight, risk assessments, and developing personalised care plans in collaboration with the leadership team. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in health and social care, strong organisational and IT skills, and a natural ability to

Qualifications

• Experience in leading care teams and delivering high-quality resident care.
• Ability to build trusting relationships with staff, residents and families.
• Strong organisational skills and IT literacy for daily ledgers and care plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a care unit to deliver excellent resident care.
• Delegate tasks, support the team and ensure safety and dignity of residents.
• Oversee admissions and develop personalised care plans.
• Carry out risk assessments and monitor care plans.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop services and initiatives.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate records.

Skills

People management

IT literacy

Risk assessment

Resident care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

Job description

Care UK is seeking a dedicated Care Unit Manager to lead a residential care unit in Cardiff. You will supervise staff, delegate tasks, and ensure residents’ medical, physical and emotional needs are met with safety and dignity.

The role involves admissions oversight, risk assessments, and developing personalised care plans in collaboration with the leadership team. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in health and social care, strong organisational and IT skills, and a natural ability to