Orchard Care Homes
Unit Manager
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Brief Description
Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care
Unit Manager
Location: Thornton Hall & Lodge, 16–18 Tanhouse Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 1UB
Hours: Full Time
Salary: £15.23 per hour
We’re looking for a compassionate and experienced Unit Manager to lead our team and ensure our residents receive the highest standard of personalised care.
As Unit Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day running of our care home, manage and support staff, and ensure we maintain exceptional care quality. You will build strong relationships with residents and their families, lead by example, and foster a warm, safe and positive environment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Manage daily operations, care standards, staffing and financial controls
- Create and monitor personalised care plans
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Infection Control and Care Standards
- Lead and support staff through recruitment, training, rotas and supervision
- Handle medication management, audits, record-keeping and safeguarding
- Engage with residents, families, external professionals and regulatory bodies
- Manage enquiries, tours, admissions and promote the home within the community
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We’re Seeking Someone Who Is
- 2+ years’ experience in a care environment (older adults preferred)
- 2+ years’ supervisory or management experience
- Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (essential) and working or looking to work towards level 4.
- Strong knowledge of care legislation, compliance and H&S
- Experience with budgets, staff management and recruitment
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Warm, professional and caring approach
- Flexible and able to provide on-call support when required
Everything You’ll Love
- Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways
- Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
- Excellent employee recognition schemes such as ‘Making a Difference” award and Long Service Awards
- Free emotional, practical, and financial support that’s fully confidential, through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app that’s available 24/7, all year round
- Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
- Fully funded DBS check
About Thornton Hall & Lodge Care Home
Thornton Hall & Lodge is a bright and spacious purpose-built home that specialises in care for older people, with the Hall providing 24hr residential care for 48 residents, and the Lodge giving additional round the clock dementia care for 48 residents.
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Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.
We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development will be actively encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.
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If you're ready to bring your compassion, energy, and dedication to a role that truly makes a difference, apply today and help us provide the kind of care every person deserves.
We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.
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