Compassionate Care Unit Manager: Lead & Empower Residents

Care Uk; Scotland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

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Job summary

Care UK is seeking a dedicated Care Unit Manager to lead a residential care team and ensure compassionate, person-centred care in a safe, welcoming environment.

You will oversee admissions, administer medications, and work with the leadership team to develop services, while building strong relationships with staff and residents. A values-driven role with training and progression opportunities awaits.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in health and social care.
• Ability to enhance effective working relationships, building trust amongst staff and residents.
• Be well-organised and IT literate.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising a unit with a passion for delivering excellent care through your team.
• Delegating workload in a collaborative, supportive and informative approach.
• Ensure residents medical, physical, and emotional needs are met whilst championing their safety and dignity.
• Oversee admissions of new residents.
• Carrying out physical/psychological risk assessments and developing personalised care plans.
• Working closely with the leadership team to develop services.
• Administering medication.
• Provide a fun, inclusive, and professional approach at all times.

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care

People leadership

Teamwork

IT literate

Organised

Job description

Care UK is seeking a dedicated Care Unit Manager to lead a residential care team and ensure compassionate, person-centred care in a safe, welcoming environment.

You will oversee admissions, administer medications, and work with the leadership team to develop services, while building strong relationships with staff and residents. A values-driven role with training and progression opportunities awaits.