Unit Manager

Admirals Reach Care Home; Chelmsford; Presencial; GBP 23.000 - 25.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - financial wellbeing

Descripción de la vacante

Admirals Reach Care Home in Chelmsford is recruiting an Unit Manager to lead a care unit and develop a skilled team. You will ensure high-quality, person-centred care is delivered consistently and in line with care plans, regulatory requirements and documentation standards.

You will oversee team performance, medication processes and daily records, working closely with the Home Manager, families and professionals to maintain a safe, well-organised and supportive environment.

Formación

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Medication administration training with competency.
• Experience leading or managing a care team.

Responsabilidades

• As Unit Manager, lead and develop the care team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee day-to-day operational management of the unit and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing, medication processes and care plan alignment.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support clear communication with families and colleagues.

Conocimientos

Medication administration

Team leadership

Leadership

Communication

Proactivity

Compassion

Educación

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Descripción del empleo

Care and Support - Admirals Reach Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Days & Nights Available

Contracted hours: 37.5

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.

• £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