Unit Lead (Days)

Sandstone Care Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Liverpool seeks a Unit Lead to ensure high standards of care in a luxury residential home. The role demands strong leadership and 2+ years' experience in senior care, focused on supporting staff and residents. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care and experience in dementia care. Competitive pay and various benefits are offered, including flexible pay options and in-house training.

Benefits

Free uniform

Free meals

Discounts with retailers

Employee recognition scheme

Pension scheme

In-house training

Flexible pay options

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a senior care role within a residential or nursing home.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team.
• Experience in dementia care and person‑centred planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of care staff ensuring person‑centred care.
• Oversee daily operations of the unit including staff deployment.
• Administer medication safely and maintain detailed records.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Digital care systems

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care

Job description

Unit Lead (Days). Oak Springs Care Home

• £15.26 per hour
• 44 hours (4 days per week)
• 8am-8pm shifts

Join us at Oak Springs our luxury purpose-built residential care home in Wavertree. Here at Oak Springs we provide the highest standard of residential respite and dementia care for older people.

Our beautiful 74-bedded home is spread across 3 floors and our lively team supports the vibrant community of residents to enjoy everything from music rooms and a beauty salon to peaceful lounge and courtyard areas. We embrace sensory enlightenment encourage individuality and focus on enhancing quality of life rather than just preserving it.

About the Role

As a Unit Lead you will play a pivotal role in the day-to-day running of one of our care units. This is a senior position that combines hands‑on care with leadership and operational responsibilities. You will work closely with the Home Manager and wider leadership team to ensure the highest standards of care compliance and team performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of care staff ensuring compassionate person‑centred care is delivered consistently.
• Oversee the daily operations of your unit including staff deployment care delivery and resident wellbeing.
• Conduct and review care assessments, risk assessments and care plans in line with regulatory standards.
• Administer medication safely and accurately maintaining detailed records.
• Carry out staff supervisions, appraisals and performance reviews.
• Liaise with families, healthcare professionals and external agencies to coordinate care and support.
• Ensure compliance with CQC regulations and internal quality standards through regular audits and reporting.
• Promote a positive culture of teamwork, respect and continuous improvement.

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits :

• Free uniform. Free Meals
• Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street with retailers like Asda Costa and Argos
• Refer‑a‑Friend – and get a £250 bonus
• Flexible pay choose when you are paid and get money‑management tips too
• Free wellbeing programme – helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme – we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme – helping you plan for your retirement
• In‑house training – on‑going face‑to‑face training tailored to you
• Career opportunities – The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role
• Overtime is paid for working over full‑time hours. Free meals are given if working over an 8‑hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘STREAM’.

What are we looking for

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a senior care role within a residential or nursing home – essential
• Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) – essential
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team
• Confident in using digital care systems and maintaining accurate records
• Experience in dementia care and person‑centred planning – essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, compassionate and professional approach to care

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer :

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ as well as non‑binary candidates and those with experience of mental health.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1