Unit Manager

Care Concern Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - financial wellbeing

Nutritious meals during shifts

GP Online for you and dependants under

Access to discounts

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Learning and development with support

Career progression opportunities

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Admirals Reach Care Home is seeking a committed Unit Manager to lead a care team and ensure high-quality, person-centred care. You will drive daily operations, support staff, and maintain strict documentation and compliance across the unit.

You will oversee clinical and care delivery, lead on safeguarding, and work closely with residents, families and professionals to ensure wellbeing and continuous improvement while upholding the home’s values.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Medication administration training with competency.
• Previous experience leading or managing a care team.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive and accountable approach to care delivery.
• A caring, compassionate and professional attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational management of the unit and lead your team.
• Ensure care delivery aligns with individual care plans and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and oversee medication processes.
• Maintain accurate documentation including care plans, risk assessments, and records.
• Collaborate with the Home Manager and healthcare professionals to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Caring and compassionate

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

About Admirals Reach Care Home

Admirals Reach Care Home is a 158 bed care home located in a quiet residential area of Chelmsford, Essex. Providing residential, nursing, residential dementia and nursing dementia care, the home offers a welcoming environment with bright living spaces, landscaped gardens, comfortable lounges and a strong family atmosphere. Colleagues work together to deliver high quality, person centred care and make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day.

Rated 9.7 out of 10 and a good CQC rating. This is the perfect home for you.

Unit Manager Contract

• £17.00 to £18.00 per hour
• Contracted to 37.5 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Unit Manager, you will play a key role in leading and developing your team while ensuring high quality, person centred care is delivered consistently across your unit. This role carries responsibility for the day to day operational management of the unit, maintaining standards and supporting a safe, well organised and positive environment.

You will oversee the delivery of care, ensuring it is aligned to individual care plans, best practice and regulatory requirements. This includes supporting the team, monitoring residents’ wellbeing, overseeing medication processes and responding effectively to any changes in condition, ensuring care remains safe and responsive.

You will also take responsibility for maintaining accurate documentation, including care plans, risk assessments and daily records. Working closely with the Home Manager, colleagues, families and healthcare professionals, you will support clear communication, accountability and continuous improvement across the service.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Medication administration training with competency
• Previous experience leading or managing a care team
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
• A proactive and accountable approach to care delivery
• A caring, compassionate and professional attitude

What We Offer

• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards

About Care Concern Group

Admirals Reach is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.

Our five values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.

If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.