Unit Manager

The Orchard; New Gate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts

Recognition programs

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Pension

DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a compassionate Unit Manager to lead a care home team and ensure the highest standard of personalised care. You will oversee daily operations, staff support, and compliance to deliver exceptional care for older adults.

You will build strong relationships with residents and families, lead by example, and maintain a warm, safe environment. The role requires 2+ years in care and supervisory experience, Level 3 health & social care, and on-call flexibility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in a care environment (older adults preferred).
• 2+ years' supervisory or management experience.
• Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (essential) and working or looking to work towards level 4.
• Strong knowledge of care legislation, compliance and H&S.
• Experience with budgets, staff management and recruitment.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations, care standards, staffing and financial controls.
• Create and monitor personalised care plans.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Infection Control and Care Standards.
• Lead and support staff through recruitment, training, rotas and supervision.
• Handle medication management, audits, record-keeping and safeguarding.
• Engage with residents, families, external professionals and regulatory bodies.
• Manage enquiries, tours, admissions and promote the home within the community.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Budgeting

Recruitment

Communication

On-call availability

Education

Health & Social Care Level 3

Level 4 (training underway)

Job description

We're looking for a compassionate and experienced Unit Manager to lead our team and ensure our residents receive the highest standard of personalised care. As Unit Manager, you'll oversee the day-to-day running of our care home, manage and support staff, and ensure we maintain exceptional care quality. You will build strong relationships with residents and their families, lead by example, and foster a warm, safe and positive environment. What You'll Be Doing

• Manage daily operations, care standards, staffing and financial controls
• Create and monitor personalised care plans
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Infection Control and Care Standards
• Lead and support staff through recruitment, training, rotas and supervision
• Handle medication management, audits, record-keeping and safeguarding
• Engage with residents, families, external professionals and regulatory bodies
• Manage enquiries, tours, admissions and promote the home within the community
• 2+ years' experience in a care environment (older adults preferred)
• 2+ years' supervisory or management experience
• Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (essential) and working or looking to work towards level 4.
• Strong knowledge of care legislation, compliance and H&S
• Experience with budgets, staff management and recruitment
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Warm, professional and caring approach
• Flexible and able to provide on-call support when required
• Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
• Excellent employee recognition schemes such as 'Making a Difference" award and Long Service Awards
• Free emotional, practical, and financial support that's fully confidential, through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app that’s available 24/5, all year round
• Company‑supported pension scheme to invest in your future
• Fully funded DBS check

About Orchard Healthcare Group

For more than 15 years, Orchard Healthcare Group has been dedicated to delivering exceptional care for older people and being an active, trusted part of the local community. We are committed to delivering care we would want for our own families. We invest in our people and support continuous professional development, offering a wide range of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.