Unit Manager: Lead Care Home Team | Career Growth & Pension

Orchard Healthcare Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development from day one

Colleague discounts across shopping, &

Employee recognition schemes

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7/365

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Job summary

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a Unit Manager for our Preston care home. You will lead daily operations, oversee staff, and ensure high-quality, personalised resident care while building strong relationships with residents and families.

You'll implement care plans, manage budgets, ensure Health & Safety compliance, and support recruitment and training. The role requires leadership, compassion, and a hands-on approach in a warm, safe environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a care environment.
• 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

Communication skills

Leadership

Team management

Care compassion

Education

Health & Social Care Level 3

Level 4 progression planned

Job description

Orchard Healthcare Group is seeking a Unit Manager for our Preston care home. You will lead daily operations, oversee staff, and ensure high-quality, personalised resident care while building strong relationships with residents and families.

You'll implement care plans, manage budgets, ensure Health & Safety compliance, and support recruitment and training. The role requires leadership, compassion, and a hands-on approach in a warm, safe environment.