Unit Manager

Unit Manager - Family run - Sidcup – Over 10 bed Residential LD Service – £27K-30K (DOE) – 7am to 2.30pm and 2pm to 10pm – Rolling rota (2 weekends on, one off)

• Tired of not being appreciated? Current job become mundane? Truly looking for a job that will excite you when you wake up?
• Looking for a career progression role? Maybe you are a Senior Support Worker or a Care Team Leader in an LD service wanting a bigger challenge where you will feel valued and appreciated in a smaller family run setup.  Look no further, please take the time to apply as this could be the job you have been searching for.

Our client is a Learning Disabilites and Mental Health Forensic service provider, they now require a Unit Manager. They specialise in areas like:

• Bipolar/Manic Depression
• Challenging Behaviour
• Down Syndrome
• Epilepsy
• Profound & Multiple Learning Disabilties
• Schizophrenia

This is truly a special opportunity to be given your chance to prove yourself and make your mark and be noticed. Your first step into hopefully becoming a Registered Manager.

Benefits for A Unit Manager:

• Career growth opportunities and professional development.
• Competitive salary with additional benefits.
• Positive and supportive family run working environment.
• Pension
• Free parking

Key Responsibilities for a Unit Manager

• Lead day shifts, overseeing and supervising care staff to ensure the highest standard of care.
• Completing audits and helping the Registered Manager with CQC compliance.
• Update and manage care plans, ensuring they reflect the evolving needs of residents.
• Organize and manage a rostering process to guarantee ample staffing levels at all times.
• Conduct supervision and appraisals to foster professional development within the team.
• Administer medication and contribute to the creation and updates of support plans.
• Utilize excellent communication and teamwork skills to maintain a positive working environment.

Qualifications and Experience Required for a Unit Manager

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care as a minimum, ideally working towards NVQ5 or already have it.
• Current or previous experience as a Team Leader or Senior Support Worker, for at least 2 years
• Proven ability to manage and supervise a team effectively.
• Strong organizational skills, particularly in rostering and staffing coordination.
• Previous experience in updating and managing care plans and completing audits.
• Competent in medication administration.

Please Note: This role is unable to provide sponsorship for employment visas. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Care First UK is acting as the Permanent Healthcare Recruitment Specialist on behalf of our client.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about providing outstanding care and meet the above requirements, we would love to hear from you. Apply now for this exciting opportunity to elevate your career as a Unit Manager

 For more information or to check the status of your application please don't hesitate to give me a call, my contact details are as follows:

Adam Jaffer - Recruitment Partner -

INDLD