Care Home Unit Manager

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Job description

Care Home Unit Manager
Location: Watton, Norfolk
Salary: 50,000 per year
Employment Type: Permanent
Shift: Days
About the Role:
A well-established care home in Watton, Norfolk, is looking for a dedicated Unit Manager to join their team. The successful candidate will assist the Home Manager with day-to-day operations and work closely with a skilled team of nurses and carers, ensuring top-quality service and a compassionate environment for residents. This role emphasises the highest standards of nursing and clinical care.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Home Manager to establish effective clinical governance, policies, and procedures in line with NMC and NICE guidelines.
• Mentor and support nursing staff and carers, offering coaching on best practices, including medication management, wound care, and regular resident health assessments.
• Ensure thorough documentation and that care plans align with each resident's individual needs, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
• Regularly monitor clinical care standards, identifying improvement areas and implementing changes to enhance care quality.
• Work alongside the Home Manager to foster a positive work environment that promotes staff engagement, development, and learning.
• Serve as a role model to staff, demonstrating high standards of clinical practice and providing strong leadership.

Skills and Attributes:

• Proven experience as a Nurse Manager or in a similar leadership role in the care sector.
• Friendly and approachable personality with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Team-oriented with strong coaching and mentoring abilities.
• Strong clinical expertise with a focus on person-centred care.
• Effective under pressure, with strong prioritisation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient IT skills with experience managing electronic records.

Education and Qualifications:

• NMC Registered Nurse with relevant post-registration experience.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training program.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Blue Light Card Scheme (enrolment fee reimbursed).
• Full DBS disclosure paid by employer.
• Annual NMC PIN renewal paid.

For more information, please contact Emma Brown at (phone number removed), option 2.

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