Unit Lead - Care

We’re seeking a dedicated Unit Lead to lead our care team and ensure the delivery of exceptional resident care. This is not a supernumerary role – you will lead by example, working hands-on alongside your team to deliver compassionate, personalised care every day. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Senior Care Assistant, looking for career progression!

As Unit Lead, you’ll manage the day-to-day running of the unit, mentor and help develop staff, oversee care plans, and ensure compliance with CQC standards. You’ll also work closely with our Home Manager, Deputy Manager, and other department heads to make Vera James House the best it can be for residents and staff alike.

• →Lead, inspire, and support the care team to provide exceptional person-centred care.
• →Deliver hands-on care to residents as part of the daily rota.
• →Oversee care planning, reviews, and assessments.
• →Ensure compliance with CQC and organisational standards.
• →Support and develop staff through mentoring, and training.
• →Foster a positive, respectful, and supportive team culture.

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (minimum).
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role within a care home or similar setting.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and decision-making skills.
• A passion for delivering high-quality care and supporting residents’ wellbeing.
• Good understanding of CQC regulations and safeguarding.
• NVQ Level 4/5 or willingness to work towards, and experience in dementia care are desirable.

If you’re a compassionate leader who thrives in a hands-on role and wants to be part of a supportive, committed team, we’d love to hear from you – Apply today!

Glenholme Senior Living is a specialist care provider delivering high-quality support across residential care services. Everything we do is guided by our core values of dignity, respect, inclusion, and person-centred care. We believe every individual has the right to feel safe, valued, and heard, and we work closely with families and professionals to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Vera James House is a purpose-built residential care home for older people with 42 single rooms, all with ensuite facilities. Vera James House is designed to support older people living with dementia and other related conditions, as well as residents who require permanent or respite care in a residential setting.

If you are flexible, dependable and ready to support different areas of the home while keeping our residents at the heart of everything you do, we would love to hear from you.

We are proud of our inclusive, respectful, and person-centred culture. At Glenholme, everyone is valued – our service users, their families, and every member of our staff.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking to make a positive impact every day while developing your leadership in care, Glenholme Vera James could be the place for you. Apply now and join a compassionate and growing team.

Job Code: GHVER1

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