An amazing new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Care Unit Manager to work in an exceptional care home based in the Ely, Cambridgeshire area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers
A purpose:built space overlooking the cathedral and the countryside, a welcoming care community where residents enjoy comfort, companionship and 24/7 award:winning residential and dementia care
**To be considered for this position you must hold NVQ/QCF Level 4 in Health and Social Care**
As the Care Unit Manager your key responsibilities include:
* Working as part of the management team, to lead a designated Unit within the care home, ensuring effective day:to:day running and the highest standard of person:centered care and team performance
* Take responsibility for the delivery of care to residents and the supervision of staff by fostering a culture of dignity, safety and empowerment for both residents and staff in a caring environment
* To bridge the gap between management and hands:on:care by operating on a 60/40 basis (60 of time dedicated to management duties while the remaining 40 to involve direct work on the floor alongside staff
* Be the first point of contact for the residents families and loved ones
* Assist and participate in an on:call system for the home, ensuring the home operates 24/7, 365 days a year and 7 day cover in maintained
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
* Experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a care setting
* Experience of working with budgets
* Strong understanding of care regulations, safeguarding, and clinical governance
* Experience of working in a dementia unit or dementia home for 2 years
* High level of care knowledge to include person:centered care
* Excellent communication, decision:making, and people management skills
* Ability to work with Time and Attendance and care planning systems
The successful Care Unit Manager will receive an excellent salary of GBP43,551 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 40 hours a week on days. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
* Free learning and development
* Free DBS, 25 days paid holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
* Company pension scheme : employers contribution matched up to 6
* 2x Salary Death in Service benefit
* Medical Health Benefit
* Length of Service Awards
* Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits
* Employee Assistance Programme
Reference ID: 7115
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