Unit Manager - Non Clinical

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd.; Monkston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK is seeking a Unit Manager - Non-Clinical for their care home in Monkston. This role focuses on supporting care home management in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. Ideal candidates will have NVQ 3 or equivalent in care and experience working with the resident group. Responsibilities include monitoring care standards, leading care planning, and acting as a contact point with residents and professionals. Join an inspiring team dedicated to exceptional service and growth.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working with the resident group.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead staff and act responsibly in the absence of the manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead on monitoring standards of care delivered by staff.
• Implement and evaluate person-centred care plans.
• Act as a key contact for residents and their relatives.

Skills

Leadership

CQC Standards Knowledge

Care Planning

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes

Job description

The job role of a Unit Manager - Non-Clinical at Avery Healthcare involves supporting the care home management team in delivering high-quality care with a focus on providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff.

Main duties of the job

As a Unit Manager - Non-Clinical, your key responsibilities will include leading on monitoring standards of care, monitoring the well‑being of each resident, implementing and evaluating person‑centred care plans, and acting as a key point of contact for residents, their relatives, and healthcare professionals.

About us

Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, committed to creating meaningful lives together. They offer exceptional care across a growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered.

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 at Milton Court Care Home in Milton Keynes. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

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 wellbeing, 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.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes
• 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

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.