At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dedicated care team and ensure high standards of person-centred care.
- Company: A welcoming care home focused on exceptional living experiences.
- Benefits: Free meals, extra annual leave, cycle scheme, and milestone birthday time off.
- Other info: Supportive management and opportunities for ongoing training and career progression.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in senior care roles and a passion for high-quality care.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
Lead with Purpose, Make a Difference Every Day. We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, and driven Unit Manager to lead one of our care units within our welcoming, high-quality care home. This is more than just a management role—it’s an opportunity to shape lives, inspire a dedicated team, and create a truly positive environment where residents feel safe, valued, and at home. If you’re a confident leader with a genuine passion for person-centred care and developing others, this is your chance to take the next step in your care career.
We offer some excellent rewards and benefits including:
- 1 free meal per shift.
- Increased Annual Leave entitlement - team members who work with us for 3 years or more, get extra annual leave.
- Cycle to Work scheme – save money on commuting costs and improve your health.
- Milestone Birthdays - get EXTRA time off to celebrate that special birthday.
- Company sick pay which is over and above the statutory entitlement (subject to length of service).
- Refer a Friend Scheme for successful referrals - for all permanent roles within Oakland Care (T&Cs apply).
- Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
- Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
- Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).
- Long service awards.
Location: Hyllden Heights, Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HJ
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay: £35,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent/ Full time
Shift: Days
What You’ll Be Doing: As Unit Manager, you will play a vital role in delivering outstanding care and supporting those around you. Your responsibilities will include:
- Overseeing the day-to-day running of the unit, ensuring consistently high standards of person-centred care.
- Leading, motivating, and developing a committed care team.
- Ensuring care plans and documentation are accurate, up to date, and truly reflect residents’ needs.
- Managing staffing levels, rotas, and shift coordination effectively.
- Maintaining full compliance with CQC regulations, policies, and best practice.
- Acting as a visible role model, promoting excellence in care.
- Supporting recruitment, induction, supervision, and ongoing staff development.
- Building strong relationships with residents, families, senior management, and external professionals.
About You: We’re looking for someone who brings both expertise and heart to the role:
- Experience in a senior care position (e.g. Unit Manager, Senior Nurse, Senior Carer or similar).
- A recognised qualification in Health & Social Care (NVQ Level 3/4/5 or NMC registration – desirable).
- Strong leadership and organisational skills.
- A compassionate, professional approach with a passion for delivering high-quality care.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to prioritise, problem-solve, and maintain high standards in a busy environment.
Why Join Us? We believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. When you join us, you can expect:
- A supportive and approachable management team.
- Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.
- A positive, respectful, and inclusive workplace culture.
- The opportunity to make a real difference in residents’ lives every single day.
Our Values: Our mission is simple but powerful: To provide exceptional homes where people can live, love, and be loved—together as one family. We live by our core values: Family, Integrity, Respect, Exceptional, Sustainable.
Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're ready to step into a rewarding leadership role where your work truly matters, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of a team that genuinely values care, compassion, and leadership.
Unit Manager - Hyllden Heights-Care/Nursing - Second Floor in Tonbridge employer: Oakland Care
Oakland Care is an exceptional employer that prioritises the wellbeing of both its residents and staff. Located in Wantage, we offer a supportive work culture where Registered Nurses can thrive through mentorship and continuous professional development. With flexible zero-hour shifts, competitive pay, and benefits like free meals and enhanced holiday pay, we ensure our team feels valued and empowered to make a meaningful impact.
