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Lead with Purpose, Make a Difference Every Day
We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, and driven Unit Manager to lead one of our care units within our welcoming, high-quality care home.
This is more than just a management role—it’s an opportunity to shape lives, inspire a dedicated team, and create a truly positive environment where residents feel safe, valued, and at home.
If you’re a confident leader with a genuine passion for person-centred care and developing others, this is your chance to take the next step in your care career.
We offer some excellent rewards and benefits including
- We offer all team members 1 free meal per shift.
- Increased Annual Leave entitlement - team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
- Cycle to Work scheme – why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
- Milestone Birthdays - get EXTRA time off to celebrate that special birthday.
- Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement (subject to length of service).
- Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
- Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
- Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
- Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).
- Long service awards.
What You’ll Be Doing
As Unit Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering outstanding care and supporting those around you. Your responsibilities will include:
Overseeing the day-to-day running of the unit, ensuring consistently high standards of person-centred care.
Leading, motivating, and developing a committed care team.
Ensuring care plans and documentation are accurate, up to date, and truly reflect residents’ needs.
Managing staffing levels, rotas, and shift coordination effectively.
Maintaining full compliance with CQC regulations, policies, and best practice.
Acting as a visible role model, promoting excellence in care.
Supporting recruitment, induction, supervision, and ongoing staff development.
Building strong relationships with residents, families, senior management, and external professionals.
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings both expertise and heart to the role:
Experience in a senior care position (e.g. Unit Manager, Senior Nurse, Senior Carer or similar).
A recognised qualification in Health & Social Care (NVQ Level 3/4/5 or NMC registration – desirable).
Strong leadership and organisational skills.
A compassionate, professional approach with a passion for delivering high-quality care.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The ability to prioritise, problem-solve, and maintain high standards in a busy environment.
Why Join Us?
We believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you can expect:
A supportive and approachable management team.
Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.
A positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.
The opportunity to make a real difference in residents’ lives every single day.
Our Values
Our mission is simple but powerful: To provide exceptional homes where people can live, love, and be loved—together as one family.
We live by our core values:
Family
Integrity
Respect
Exceptional
Sustainable
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you're ready to step into a rewarding leadership role where your work truly matters, we would love to hear from you.
About Oakland Care
UK luxury care-home operator providing residential, nursing, memory and respite care to older residents.
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