Unit Lead - Care Home

Wood Care Group; Oldham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-run organization dedicated to providing exceptional care as an Assistant Deputy Manager/Unit Lead. This role is perfect for those looking to advance their career in a supportive environment, where your contributions make a real difference. You will engage directly with residents, ensuring their physical and emotional needs are met while also taking on management responsibilities. With a commitment to staff development and a positive working atmosphere, this is an exciting opportunity to grow within a company that values its employees.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Exceptional training and career development opportunities

Employee recognition scheme

Uniform provided

Free onsite parking

Positive working environment

Referral scheme

Overtime rates

Employee Assistance Program

Opportunities for social activities with residents

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care activities and supporting management functions.
• Ability to engage effectively with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Support management tasks while providing hands-on care to residents.
• Assist with personal care activities and medication audits.

Skills

Good communication skills

Experience in a care home environment

Organizational skills

Flexibility to work shifts

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Deputy Manager/Unit Lead

As an Assistant Deputy Manager/Unit Lead, you are part of the management team alongside the Home Manager & the Deputy Manager. Here at Wood Care Group, we have the assistant Deputy who provides support to the management team. The role comprises mainly of providing care with assigned supernumerary time to complete management tasks.

We are looking for someone who understands the importance of being hands-on with care whilst ensuring that the shift is well-led and being that person to support both the day shift and night shift due to being present for both handovers.

We ask you to care for our residents as if they are your own family, addressing their Physical, Psychological, and Social needs. Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing, and assisting with meals. Supporting management functions including supervisions, observations, rota planning, medication audits, and end-of-month medication reviews.

This is an ideal role for a senior looking to progress to a Deputy Manager position in a company that values internal development and staff progression.

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’re looking for kind and caring individuals who want a role where they can truly make a difference. You’ll also need:

• Good communication skills to engage 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 committed to providing the best quality care, then this is a rewarding place to work.

Other Duties:

• Attend staff meetings.
• Maintain personal and professional development to meet the changing needs of the home, including participating in training and supporting staff development.
• Understand safeguarding responsibilities, develop skills to reduce abuse or neglect risks, and ensure policies are followed.
• Provide evidence of completed training.
• Comply with fire safety and health & safety legislation.
• Complete all required training.

Your Benefits:

In return for your dedication, Wood Care Group offers:

• Competitive pay rates
• Exceptional training and career development opportunities
• Proud to Care employee recognition scheme
• Uniform provided
• Free onsite parking and close to transport links
• Positive working environment
• Additional shifts and overtime available
• Discount club membership across various categories
• Employee of the month and long service awards
• Referral scheme earning up to £100 per referral
• Overtime rates and access to Wage Stream for early wage access
• Monthly raffle and wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Program and health resources
• Opportunities for social activities with residents

"Wood Care Group’s main priority is the welfare and wellbeing of its residents and staff. We value excellent communication and are committed to improving our employees' work-life balance." - Michelle, HR Manager

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