We currently have a great opportunity for a RGN Nurse qualified as Unit Manager to join care home which is based in Leeds. The care home have 60 beds and it is purpose built care home with a great friendly atmosphere. The company have a staff room with facilities to enable their team to prepare their own meals and a dedicated training room for nurses and care assistants to improve their professional skills.

As a Unit Manager you will manage the Unit and lead a team to ensure the delivery of excellent standards of care, in accordance with company’s policies and procedures; promoting rehabilitation, independence and dignity, positively enhancing the lives of individuals in our care. 

The successful candidate will be working full time and will be offered an excellent salary of £15.69 per hour plus other great benefits.

Key Responsibilities

 Ensure the highest possible standards of care - continually assessing residents' needs and wishes, developing services to enhance their quality of life. 

 Champion independence and personal choice; developing, reviewing and updating care plans to meet our clients changing physical, social and psychological needs. 

 Build the positive reputation of the Business and unit; liaise professionally with visitors and other external stakeholders. Ensure team communication is professional and considered.

 Oversee all aspects of medicine management – ensuring medicines are appropriately received, stored and administered to our clients. 

 Set in place rigorous monitoring and recording practice; documenting efficiently, and thoroughly all matters relating to our residents and employees. 

 Proactively monitor all standards of care; undertaking audits and implementing corrective action where appropriate. 

Key Skills 

 People management experience; the ability to lead and manage a team

 Numerate and literate with the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing 

 Understands and effectively uses IT and communication systems required for the role 

 Sensitive to and respectful of the values, views and needs of others 

 Develop internal and external business relationships based on mutual respect and professionalism

 Ability to work under pressure whilst motivating their team 

To be considered for this role you must be qualified as Nurse and must be registered with the NMC

Reference ID: 1537

For more information please call  Beth Collins on 01216380567 or send your CV to [email protected]