Unit Lead - Care Home

Wood Care Group; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-run business as an Assistant Deputy Manager/Unit Lead, where your hands-on care and leadership will make a real difference. This role offers the chance to support both day and night shifts while managing care for residents and overseeing staff. With a commitment to high-quality care, you'll have opportunities for professional growth and development within a supportive environment. Enjoy competitive pay, exceptional training, and a positive working atmosphere as you contribute to the welfare of residents and staff alike.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Exceptional training and career development opportunities

Uniform provision

Free onsite parking

Positive working environment

Wage Stream cash-out option

Employee recognition initiatives

Participation in trips and activities with residents

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support to residents.
• Ability to manage shift responsibilities and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Caring for residents' physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Supervising staff and assisting with management functions.

Skills

Good communication skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility to work shifts

Education

Experience in a care home environment

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Deputy Manager/Unit Lead

As an Assistant Deputy Manager/Unit Lead, you will be part of the management team alongside the Home Manager and Deputy Manager at Wood Care Group. Your role primarily involves providing care with assigned supernumerary time to complete management tasks.

We seek someone who understands the importance of being hands-on with care while ensuring the shift is well-led. You will support both day and night shifts, being present for handovers.

Responsibilities include caring for residents' physical, psychological, and social needs, assisting with personal care activities such as washing, hygiene, dressing, and meals. You will also support management functions, including supervision, observations, rota planning, medication audits, and end-of-month medication reviews.

This role is ideal for a senior care professional looking to progress to a Deputy Manager position within a company that values internal development.

About Us

We are part of a family-run business within the Wood Care Group, and our employees are important to us.

"Become a key worker and make a difference"

About You

We are looking for kind and caring individuals who want to make a real difference. You will need:

• Good communication skills with residents, families, and the management team.
• Previous experience in a care home environment is desirable but not essential.
• A committed and organized approach.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends.

If you want to use your care experience and people skills in an organization that provides high-quality care, this is a rewarding opportunity.

Additional Duties

• Attend staff meetings.
• Maintain personal and professional development through training and support staff development.
• Understand safeguarding responsibilities, reduce risks of abuse or neglect, and adhere to safeguarding and whistleblowing policies.
• Provide evidence of completed training.
• Follow fire procedures and health and safety legislation.
• Complete required training for the home.

Benefits

In return for your dedication, Wood Care Group offers:

• Competitive pay rates
• Exceptional training and career development opportunities
• Proud to Care recognition scheme
• Uniform provision
• Free onsite parking and good transport links
• Positive working environment
• Additional shifts and overtime rates
• Wage Stream cash-out option
• Employee recognition initiatives and wellbeing support
• Participation in trips and activities with residents

Our priority is the welfare of residents and staff. We value excellent communication and continuously seek to improve our employees' work-life balance.

Visit our website for videos of our home: www.woodcaregroup.com