Care and Support - Admirals Reach Care Home
Contract: Full Time
Shift Type: Days & Nights Available
Contracted hours: 37.5
About Admirals Reach Care Home
Admirals Reach Care Home is a 158 bed care home located in a quiet residential area of Chelmsford, Essex. Providing residential, nursing, residential dementia and nursing dementia care, the home offers a welcoming environment with bright living spaces, landscaped gardens, comfortable lounges and a strong family atmosphere. Colleagues work together to deliver high quality, person centred care and make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day.
Rated 9.7 out of 10 and a good CQC rating. This is the perfect home for you.
- £17.00 to £18.00 per hour
- Contracted to 37.5 hours per week
- Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
- 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)
Role Overview
As Unit Manager, you will play a key role in leading and developing your team while ensuring high quality, person centred care is delivered consistently across your unit. This role carries responsibility for the day to day operational management of the unit, maintaining standards and supporting a safe, well organised and positive environment.
You will oversee the delivery of care, ensuring it is aligned to individual care plans, best practice and regulatory requirements. This includes supporting the team, monitoring residents’ wellbeing, overseeing medication processes and responding effectively to any changes in condition, ensuring care remains safe and responsive.
You will also take responsibility for maintaining accurate documentation, including care plans, risk assessments and daily records. Working closely with the Home Manager, colleagues, families and healthcare professionals, you will support clear communication, accountability and continuous improvement across the service.
What We Are Looking For
- Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
- Medication administration training with competency
- Previous experience leading or managing a care team
- Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills
- A proactive and accountable approach to care delivery
- A caring, compassionate and professional attitude
What We Offer
- Paid Enhanced DBS
- Uniform provided
- Group life assurance cover
- Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
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Unit Manager in Chelmsford employer: Admirals Reach Care Home
Admirals Reach Care Home is an exceptional employer located in the serene surroundings of Chelmsford, Essex, offering a supportive and family-oriented work culture. With a commitment to employee growth through award-winning training and clear career progression opportunities, staff are empowered to make a meaningful impact on residents' lives while enjoying generous benefits such as paid DBS, flexible access to earned pay, and a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme. Join us to be part of a team that values trust, respect, passion, kindness, and inclusivity.
