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 UK's 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 & 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 & Attendance and care planning systems

The successful Care Unit Manager will receive an excellent salary of £43,551 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 - employer's 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

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on #removed# or send your CV