Unit Manager
About Market Lavington Care Home
Market Lavington Care Home is a 79 bed care home located in the village of Market Lavington, near Devizes in Wiltshire. Providing residential, nursing and dementia care, the home offers a modern and welcoming environment with comfortable living spaces, accessible bedrooms, social areas and a secure garden. Colleagues work together as part of a caring team to provide high quality, person centred care and support Residents to enjoy a fulfilling daily life.
Unit Manager Contract
- £18\.65 to £19\.65 per hour
- Contracted to 44 hours per week
- Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
- 5\.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)
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
- Paid Enhanced DBS
- Uniform provided
- Group life assurance cover
- Wagestream \- financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
- A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
- GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
- Access to more than 1,600 high\-street and online discounts
- Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
- Award\-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
- Clear opportunities for career development and progression
- Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards
Market Lavington is part of Care Concern Group, a family\-owned, market\-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high\-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.
Our five values Trust \| Respect \| Passion \| Kindness \| Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.
If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.
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