Care Unit Manager

Location:

Thetford (IP24) – Norfolk, East Anglia, United Kingdom

Salary:

Up to £43551 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Health, Nursing & Social Services Jobs

Advertiser:

Jupiter Recruitment

Job ID:

132707278

Posted On:

21 February 2026

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 GBP43,551 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

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