Unit Manager

Orchard Healthcare Group; Windles Green; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Pension scheme

DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes is seeking a compassionate Unit Manager for Thornton Hall & Lodge in Crosby, Liverpool. You will oversee day-to-day operations, lead staff, and ensure exceptional personalised care for residents located at a purpose-built care home offering 24-hour care and dementia care services.

The role requires 2+ years in care, supervisory experience, and Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification. You’ll drive care standards, compliance and resident satisfaction in a supportive,

Qualifications

• 2+ years of 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.

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

Care management

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

• Job Category Management
• Employee Type Full Time

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Unit Manager
Location: Thornton Hall & Lodge, 16–18 Tanhouse Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 1UB
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £15.23 per hour

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 Thornton Hall & Lodge Care Home

Thornton Hall & Lodge is a bright and spacious purpose-built home that specialises in care for older people, with the Hall providing 24hr residential care for 48 residents, and the Lodge giving additional round the clock dementia care for 48 residents.

Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.

We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development will be actively encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Additional Information

• Location Thornton Hall & Lodge, Tanhouse Road, Crosby, Thornton, L23 1UB