Unit Manager - Non - Clinical

NHS; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

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'.

Date posted

15 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£14.57 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

1283962771

Job locations

Avery Healthcare

Bracknell

RG12 7AU

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. And 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:

• Lead on monitoring standards of care delivered by staff through observation, audit, and direct involvement.
• Lead with monitoring the well-being of each resident, being aware of any change impacting care and care planning, and ensuring that changing needs are met, and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
• Lead in the person-centred care planning process by implementing, monitoring, and undertaking monthly evaluations, completing care plan audits, developing action plans, and being responsible for completing the action plans.
• Act as a key point for contact with residents, their relatives, and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their well-being, ensuring that any reasonable requests are acted upon, and concerns or complaints are escalated.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do. Experience is not required as we are proud to offer a thorough induction and training programme to ensure confidence within your role. Our ideal candidate must have:

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes
• 2 years experience working with the resident group
• Knowledge of the CQC Fundamental standards
• Demonstrate the ability to lead staff and act responsibly in the absence of the manager

ABOUT AVERY

At Avery, we're not 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 the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we're passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please note this role will require:

A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare. Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• The ideal candidate must have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes, at least 2 years of experience working with the resident group, and knowledge of the CQC Fundamental standards. They should also demonstrate the ability to lead staff and act responsibly in the absence of the manager.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.

Address

Avery Healthcare

Bracknell

RG12 7AU

Employer's website

https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)