Unit Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream - financial wellbeing

Meal during shifts

GP Online for you and dependants

Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development

Career progression

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Alexander Care Centre in Lewisham is seeking a Unit Manager to lead and develop a care team, ensuring high-quality, person-centred care across the unit.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, monitor residents’ wellbeing, and ensure accurate documentation and regulatory compliance, working closely with the Home Manager to continually improve the service.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with a proactive approach.
• Experience of managing a care team and delivering person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the care team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee day-to-day unit operations, standards, and a safe, well-organised environment.
• Maintain care plans, risk assessments and daily records, ensuring regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

About Alexander Care Centre

Alexander Care Centre is a 78 bed, purpose built care home located in a peaceful residential area of Lewisham, South East London, providing residential, nursing and dementia care. With bright, comfortable living spaces, welcoming lounges, a lovely garden and a relaxing conservatory, the home offers a warm and friendly atmosphere. Our caring and dedicated team works together to deliver high quality, person centred care, helping Residents feel valued, supported and enjoy meaningful moments every day.

• £17.00 to £18.00 per hour


• Contracted to 44 hours per week


• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided


• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

About Alexander Care Centre

Alexander Care Centre is a 78 bed, purpose built care home located in a peaceful residential area of Lewisham, South East London, providing residential, nursing and dementia care. With bright, comfortable living spaces, welcoming lounges, a lovely garden and a relaxing conservatory, the home offers a warm and friendly atmosphere. Our caring and dedicated team works together to deliver high quality, person centred care, helping Residents feel valued, supported and enjoy meaningful moments every day.

Unit Manager Contract

• £17.00 to £18.00 per hour


• Contracted to 44 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

Alexander Care Centre 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.