Job Details:
Job Reference: HCC624250
Salary Range: £33,178 - £36,369 pro‑ra, per annum (actual salary £21,519 - £23,589 per annum)
Work Location: Marlfield, Alton
Hours per week: 24
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 18 June 2026
The Role
At Marlfield, we’re looking for a passionate and motivated Assistant Unit Manager to join our vibrant team. You’ll be at the heart of our home, leading shifts and ensuring everything runs smoothly in the absence of our Deputy and Registered Manager. Your dedication will help us provide high‑quality care and promote the physical and emotional wellbeing of our residents.
What you’ll do
* Lead with confidence: Use your expertise to inspire and guide our team, monitor performance and identify training opportunities.
* Manage daily operations: Deputise for senior leaders, manage staff and resources, handle admission assessments and CQC notifications.
* Deliver exceptional care: Work closely with residents to create and implement care plans and Mental Capacity assessments, ensuring seamless handovers.
* Drive improvement: Conduct quality assurance audits and coach team members to maintain our high standards.
What we’re looking for
* Relevant experience: Successful track record of working with older adults in health or social care.
* Good IT skills: MO365 experience (including Word, Outlook and Excel) and a willingness to expand your knowledge.
* Strong leader: Lead by example, using best practice to role‑model high standards of work.
* Great communication and interpersonal skills: Adapt your style to meet the diverse needs of our residents.
* Compassionate: Show patience, empathy and respect in every interaction, always putting our residents first.
Benefits
* Make a difference: Help ensure our residents can participate in meaningful activities, communicate effectively and manage daily living tasks.
* Supportive environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feels proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
* Professional growth: With ongoing development opportunities, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
* Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
* Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Additional Information
* Vetting Requirements: This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.
* In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
* We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.
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