Unit Manager (Briar Close)

🌟 Join Our Team as a Unit Manager at Briar Close House! 🌟

Are you a compassionate and dynamic individual ready to lead positive change just? An exciting opportunity awaits you at Briar Close House, where we take satisfaction from providing exceptional care in a warm and welcoming environment.

About Us:

At Briar Close House we pride ourselves on being one big happy family and cherish the comfort of home.  Briar Close offers a range of individually tailored care to suit various needs including short term and long term care beds, in a recently refurbished purpose-built residential setting with a garden, providing care for up to 40 people, which everyone is proud to call a home. We have a visiting Library Service and strong links with the nearby Community Hub offering people the choice and opportunity for people to participate as fully as possible in local community activities.

Briar Close is situated a stone throw away from Borrowash village in the Erewash district of Derbyshire, which has a range of facilities including a Co-op, Newsagents, Barbers, Hair Salon, Pharmacy, Restaurants and Pubs. There are also good transport links, being on the main bus routes  – every 20 mins – to Derby and to Nottingham

At our last CQC Inspection we were rated ‘Good’

Purpose of this role:

To manage the designated service area, as the CQC Registered Manager, to deliver a high quality 24-hour, 7-day residential care service.

Key relationships:

• Line Managed by Service Manager Management responsibility for the allocated team of staff, including Deputy Unit Manager, Senior Care Worker, Care Worker, Catering, Domestic and Laundry staff.
• Allocation of tasks to Business Services Advice and support to clients, families and their representatives, building good relationships to promote rights, and independence
• Build and manage good relationships thought the department, agencies and partners
• Participate in multi-disciplinary working groups to develop and implement new initiatives, reinforce good practice and working methods

Why Join Us:

- 🌈 Be part of a lovely team dedicated to making a difference in people's lives.

- 🏞 Enjoy a beautiful work environment close to Derby City.

- 🌟 Benefit from 27 days of annual leave (plus 5 more after 5 years), flexible working options, and competitive pay rates for weekends and nights.

- 🎓 Access training and development opportunities to enhance your skills.

- 💼 Join the Local Government Pension Scheme and enjoy discounts at selected county leisure centres through the Derbyshire Rewards Scheme.

Qualifications:

Successful candidates will hold a Health & Social Care qualification, demonstrate management expertise, and possess knowledge of relevant legislation and policy.

Apply Now:

If you're ready for a rewarding challenge and want to be part of a team that values your contribution, we want to hear from you!

For more information please read the attached documents then click ‘Apply’ and take the first step towards a fulfilling career at Briar Close House. We can't wait to welcome you to our community of care! 🤗

Due to this post having access to children and/or vulnerable adults, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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