Head of Unit Residential

Care Home: Alexander House Care Home

Location: Hawkins Road, Exeter, Devon, EX1 3UW

  • Salary: £16.00
  • Contract: Full Time
  • Shift Type: Days
  • Expires On: 7th April 2025
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Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated Residential Unit Manager to lead our care team with passion, empathy, and professionalism. If you have the experience and drive to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership – Lead and support a team of carers to ensure outstanding care is delivered to all residents.
  • Resident Wellbeing – Ensure residents’ physical, emotional, and social needs are met with compassion and respect.
  • Compliance & Best Practice – Maintain the highest standards of care, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal policies.
  • Staff Development – Mentor and support your team, ensuring they have the training and guidance needed to excel in their roles.
  • Person-Centred Care – Ensure all care plans are tailored to individual residents, promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
  • Support Management – Work closely with the Home Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day operations within the care home.

What We’re Looking For

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care – Essential for this role.
  • Experience in Elderly Care – Previous experience working in a residential care setting is required.
  • Leadership Skills – You have experience in supervising staff and leading a team effectively.
  • Strong Communication – Ability to liaise with residents, families, and colleagues professionally and empathetically.
  • Passion for Care – A genuine desire to improve the lives of residents and support them to live with dignity.
  • Organisational Abilities – Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

Our care home is part of Care Concern Group, a trusted, family-owned care provider operating over 100 homes across the UK. We are committed to offering high-quality care and a positive working environment for our team.

If you are ready to step up in your career and take on a leadership role in a supportive and caring environment, apply today!

Benefits

Contract Details

  • Pension
  • Onsite Parking
  • Paid DBS
  • Uniform Provided
  • 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)

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