Unit Manager

Orchard Care Homes; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Staff discounts

Recognition programs

Employee assistance program

Pension scheme

DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes in Preston is seeking a compassionate Unit Manager to lead our care team and ensure the highest standard of personalised care for residents.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, support staff, manage budgets and ensure compliance with health, safety and care standards. A warm, professional, and flexible approach is essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a care environment (older adults preferred).
• 2+ years’ supervisory or management experience.
• Health & Social Care Level 3 is essential; Level 4 is in progress or desired.
• 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.

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

Leadership

Communication

Staff management

Budgeting

Care knowledge

Education

Health & Social Care Level 3

Level 4 in progress

Job description

Martin Field Rd, Penwortham, Preston PR1 9HL

Hours: Full Time

Salary: £32,960 per annum

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

We’re seeking someone who is:

• 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

Everything You’ll Love

• Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways
• 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 24/7, 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.

We are proud supporters of the Armed Forces community and warmly welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our Defence Employer Recognition Scheme commitment. We value the unique strengths and experiences that service personnel bring and strive to create an inclusive, supportive workplace where everyone can thrive.