Non-Clinical Unit Manager

Bupa; Leeds; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

28 days holiday

Pension plans

Job summary

Bupa in Leeds is seeking a Unit Manager (Non-Clinical) for Sunnyview House, Beeston. You will lead the care team on a unit, promote independence and dignity, and ensure high standards of resident care.

The role offers permanent day shifts with an hourly rate of £16.55–£19.20, depending on experience, and a supportive environment focused on person-centred care.

You will build relationships with residents, families and local partners to raise the home's profile.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 5 qualified Care Assistant or Senior Carer with medication experience.
• Strong leadership to manage a care team and promote resident independence.
• Effective communicator with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead a care unit or floor ensuring highest standards of care.
• Assess residents wellbeing and maintain accurate records.
• Provide clinical guidance, mentor team for safe running of home.
• Build relationships with residents and local partners to raise home profile.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Education

NVQ Level 5 (Care) or equivalent

Tools

Medication administration

Job description

Job Description:

Unit Manager (Non-Clinical)
Sunnyview House care home
Manorfield, Beeston, Leeds, LS11 8QB
CQC rating: Good
Carehome.co.uk rating: 9.7/10
Salary: £16.55 - £19.20 per hour depending on experience
Permanent day shifts

We make health happen
Here at Bupa we support those when they need it the most. Our care homes are dedicated to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice to help our residents live their best lives.

You'll help us make health happen by:

• Whether you're taking charge of a unit or a floor, you'll promote our resident's independence, choice and dignity by ensuring that the team provide the highest standards of care at all times
• With the help of your team, you'll assess each resident's wellbeing - making sure their physical, emotional and social needs are met - always maintaining accurate records
• Delivering clinical guidance to your team, you'll lead by example; motivating and mentoring the team to ensure the safe, smooth and efficient running of the care home
• You'll build lasting relationships with the residents and the people they care about, as well as caring about the home itself - fostering a sense of community
• Creating and developing strong relationships with local partners, you will liaise with these partners, playing an important role in raising the care home's profile in the local area and beyond

Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:

• Experienced NVQ Level 5 qualified Care Assistant, or Senior Carer with medication experience.
• You're passionate about caring for the elderly and infirm (change as necessary) and have a flair for helping people maintain their independence, choice and dignity
• An effective communicator who's able to build strong and honest relationships with residents and their families
• Someone who's ready to use their experience to lead, motivate and mentor a team - who's able to delegate effectively and promote excellent customer service and relationships.
• A respectful and compassionate team player with the belief in giving your personal best.

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health - from mental and physical, to financial, social and environmental wellbeing. We support flexible working and have a range of family friendly benefits. Joining Bupa in this role you will receive the following benefits and more:

• My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
• Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
• Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
• 28 days holiday
• We offer a sick pay scheme to our frontline teams, as an addition to statutory sick pay, to help provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences.
• Long service - For every milestone at Bupa we will reward you with ecards, extra holidays and money!
• Free meal on every shift
• Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets
• We offer a range of Bupa pension plans - find out more on our career site
• Parental leave - We have schemes for adoption, birth parents and co parents -find out more on our career site
• Menopause Plan - Specifically designed to empower women to seek advice, choose their treatment and take control of their health
• Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK

Why Bupa?

We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to ”Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them.

Time Type:

Full time

Job Area:

Care Home - Care Assistants

Locations:

Sunnyview House