Unit Manager

Oakland Care; Chigwell Row; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Increased annual leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone birthdays extra time off

Sick pay above statutory entitlement

Refer a Friend scheme

Recognition and staff appreciation

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Long service awards

Job summary

Oakland Care in Lambwood Heights, Chigwell, is recruiting an experienced Unit Manager to lead a care unit and inspire a dedicated team. You will ensure high-quality, person-centred care, manage staffing, and uphold CQC standards while building strong relationships with residents, families and colleagues.

This permanent, days-based role offers 40 hours per week, a salary of £35,000 per annum, and a supportive environment with ongoing development and recognition within a compassionate team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior care position (e.g. Unit Manager, Senior Nurse, Senior Carer or similar).
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to prioritise, problem-solve, and maintain high standards in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the unit, ensuring consistently high standards of person-centred care.
• Leading, motivating, and developing a committed care team.
• Ensuring care plans and documentation are accurate, up to date, and truly reflect residents’ needs.
• Managing staffing levels, rotas, and shift coordination effectively.
• Maintaining full compliance with CQC regulations, policies, and best practice.
• Acting as a visible role model, promoting excellence in care.
• Supporting recruitment, induction, supervision, and ongoing staff development.
• Building strong relationships with residents, families, senior management, and external professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Prioritisation

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ Level 3/4/5 (Health & Social Care)

NMC registration

Job description

Lead with Purpose, Make a Difference Every Day

We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, and driven Unit Manager to lead one of our care units within our welcoming, high-quality care home.

This is more than just a management role—it’s an opportunity to shape lives, inspire a dedicated team, and create a truly positive environment where residents feel safe, valued, and at home.

If you’re a confident leader with a genuine passion for person-centred care and developing others, this is your chance to take the next step in your care career.

We offersome excellent rewards and benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement - team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
• Cycle to Work scheme – why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get EXTRAtime off to celebratethat special birthday.
• Company sickpay which is over and above the statutory entitlement (subjectto length of service).
• Refer a FriendScheme for successfulreferrals- for all permanentroles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).
• Long service awards.

And much more……….

Location:Lambwood Heights, 244 Lambourne Rd, Chigwell IG7 6HX

Hours: 40 hrs per week

Pay: £35,000 per annum

Contract: permanent, full time

Shift: days

What You’ll Be Doing

As Unit Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering outstanding care and supporting those around you. Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the unit, ensuring consistently high standards of person-centred care.
• Leading, motivating, and developing a committed care team.
• Ensuring care plans and documentation are accurate, up to date, and truly reflect residents’ needs.
• Managing staffing levels, rotas, and shift coordination effectively.
• Maintaining full compliance with CQC regulations, policies, and best practice.
• Acting as a visible role model, promoting excellence in care.
• Supporting recruitment, induction, supervision, and ongoing staff development.
• Building strong relationships with residents, families, senior management, and external professionals.

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings both expertise and heart to the role:

• Experience in a senior care position (e.g. Unit Manager, Senior Nurse, Senior Carer or similar).
• A recognised qualification in Health & Social Care (NVQ Level 3/4/5 or NMC registration – desirable).
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• A compassionate, professional approach with a passion for delivering high-quality care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to prioritise, problem-solve, and maintain high standards in a busy environment.

Why Join Us?

We believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you can expect:

• A supportive and approachable management team.
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.
• A positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.
• The opportunity to make a real difference in residents’ lives every single day.

Our Values

Our mission is simple but powerful:
To provide exceptional homes where people can live, love, and be loved—together as one family.

We live by our core values:

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable