Complex Care Unit Manager

Craigielea Care Home, part of Holmes Care Group, is looking for a dedicated Unit Manager to lead our Complex Care Unit, supporting young adults with physical disabilities and complex care needs.

We are seeking an individual with proven experience in health and social care who can lead by example, inspire colleagues and ensure residents receive safe, high-quality, person-centred care.

As Unit Manager, you will be responsible for the effective day-to-day running of the unit, ensuring residents receive individualised care that promotes dignity, independence, choice and quality of life.

You will lead and support the care team, oversee care planning and risk assessments, monitor standards of care, and work closely with residents, families and multidisciplinary professionals to ensure the best possible outcomes.

- Lead, supervise and motivate the care team, promoting a positive and supportive working environment.

- Oversee the daily operation of the Complex Care Unit and ensure appropriate staffing and safe working practices.

- Ensure care plans, risk assessments and individual support plans are accurate, up to date and regularly reviewed.

- Promote residents' independence, dignity, rights, choices and personal goals.

- Monitor standards of care and ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, infection prevention and organisational policies.

- Support staff through supervision, training, development and performance management.

- Maintain accurate records and participate in audits, inspections and quality improvement initiatives.

- Communicate effectively with residents, families, healthcare professionals and external agencies.

- Identify and escalate concerns promptly, ensuring residents' needs remain at the centre of all decisions.

Are you an experienced, compassionate and motivated care professional looking for your next leadership opportunity?

Benefits Package:

- Excellent pay rates + Bank holiday enhancements

- NMC/SSSC registration fees paid for (Scotland only)

- Company pension scheme

- Disclosure and Barring Service/PVG application paid for (permanent positions only)

- Refer a Friend Scheme paying up to £500

- Opportunity to join the Blue Light Card Scheme

- Access to Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Provider

- Exclusive Online Retail Discounts and Cash Back

- Discounted Health Club memberships

- Access to bespoke online and face to face training provided by Holmes Care Group

- Additional on-going training and development opportunities

- Recognition schemes including annual Staff Appreciation Week and annual National Care Awards

What does the day of a Unit Manager look like?