Unit Manager - Non - Clinical

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in elderly care is seeking a dedicated Unit Manager (Non-Clinical) to enhance the quality of life for residents. This role focuses on leading a compassionate team, ensuring high standards of care, and fostering a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will embody values of caring and respect while being committed to professional growth. Join a passionate team that values your contributions and offers a nurturing workplace where you can make a real difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

• Experience working with elderly residents is preferred.
• Knowledge of CQC Fundamental Standards is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and ensure high-quality care standards.
• Lead person-centered care planning and evaluations.
• Act as a key contact for residents and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Person-Centered Care Planning

Monitoring Standards of Care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Care

Job description

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, committed to creating meaningful lives for their residents and employees. The Unit Manager (Non-Clinical) role is a key position responsible for supporting the care home management team in delivering high-quality, person-centered care.

Main duties of the job

As a Unit Manager (Non-Clinical), you will be responsible for monitoring standards of care, ensuring the well-being of each resident, and leading the person-centered care planning process. You will act as a key point of contact for residents, their relatives, and healthcare professionals, responding to any concerns or complaints. The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional care.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and employees, offering a supportive and inspiring environment where people feel valued and empowered. With over 100 homes across the country, Avery is dedicated to providing exceptional care and building a culture that aligns with their vision of 'creating meaningful lives together'.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Package Description: At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we're here to celebrate and support you every step of the way. When you join us, you'll be making a positive impact on residents' lives every day — your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We're committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. As part of our close-knit team, you'll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We're now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Unit Manager (Non-Clinical). If this sounds like the place for you, we'd love to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

Your focus as a Unit Manager (Non-Clinical) will be to support the care home management team in delivering high-quality care with a difference by providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Leading on monitoring standards of care delivered by staff through observation, audit, and direct involvement.
• Monitoring the well-being of each resident, being aware of any changes impacting care, and ensuring care plans are updated accordingly.
• Leading in the person-centred care planning process by implementing, monitoring, conducting monthly evaluations, completing care plan audits, developing action plans, and ensuring these are executed.
• Acting as a key contact point with residents, relatives, visitors, and health and social care professionals, ensuring requests are addressed and concerns escalated appropriately.

ABOUT YOU

To succeed, you should embody our values of caring, supportiveness, honesty, respect, and accountability. Experience is not required, as we provide thorough induction and training to build confidence in your role. The ideal candidate will have:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in care for care homes
• At least 2 years of experience working with the resident group
• Knowledge of the CQC Fundamental Standards
• Ability to lead staff and act responsibly in the absence of the manager

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we're more than just one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes — we're a place where people love to work. We believe that later years should be as enriching as any other, and we're passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and team. Our vision of "creating meaningful lives together" guides us as we expand our network of over 100 homes, fostering a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered daily.

Please note this role will require:

• A DBS Disclosure check, with costs covered by Avery Healthcare
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the deadline depending on application volume and business needs.