Unit Manager - Clinical

Avery Healthcare Group; Easthampstead; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading elderly care provider is seeking a dedicated Unit Manager - Clinical for their Astbury Manor Care Home in Bracknell. This role involves leading a team to provide exceptional care, enhance the quality of life for residents, and manage medication systems. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ 3 and at least two years’ experience in a care home environment, alongside effective communication skills. Join us in making a difference in residents' lives and enjoy a supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience of working within a care home environment.
• Ability to demonstrate warmth, enthusiasm, and care.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of nurses and carers in the care home.
• Enhance residents' quality of life through care planning.
• Manage medication systems and provide support.

Skills

Effective communication

Team leadership

Care planning

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes

Job description

Shift Details: 7.45 - 20.00 3 days a week to include every other weekend

At Avery Healthcare, we are all about supporting the people who care for our residents. We know how hard our teams work, and we’re here to celebrate and support you every step of the way.

When you join us, you’ll be making a positive impact on residents’ lives every day – your compassion and dedication truly make a difference. We’re committed to helping you grow in a caring, supportive environment, with opportunities to learn and develop throughout your career. And as part of our close-knit team, you’ll experience a culture that values respect, compassion, and a shared commitment to exceptional care.

We’re now looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual to join our award-winning team as a Unit Manager- Clinical at Astbury Manor Care Home in Bracknell. If this sounds like the place for you, we’d love to hear from you!

About the Role

Your focus as Unit Manager - Clinical will be to support the care home management team to deliver high quality care with a difference by providing a safe, caring, innovative , open, supportive and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff.

Other responsibilities will include:

• Leading a team of nurses, senior carers and carers to provide staff support, including demonstrations and instruction of care activities.
• Enhancing and promoting the resident's quality of life through effective care planning.
• Managing and participating in the rota to ensure that senior care and care support are always available and that the your unit is covered appropriately.
• Supporting the Deputy Manager and Clinical Managers in managing the medication systems and ordering and distributing prescribed medication to residents.

About You

To be successful in your application, you will live our values of caring, supportive, honest, respectful and accountable in all that you do.

Our ideal candidate must have:

• Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• At least two years' experience of working within a care home environment.
• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

About Avery

At Avery, we’re not just one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes – we’re a place where people love to work. We believe that the later years of life should be as enriching as any other, and we’re passionate about creating meaningful experiences for our residents and our team alike. With our vision of "creating meaningful lives together," we proudly offer exceptional care across our growing network of over 100 homes, building a supportive and inspiring environment where employees feel valued and empowered every day. Join us and see why Avery is the preferred choice for residents and team members alike.

Please Note This Role Will Require

This advert may be withdrawn prior to the advertised deadline, depending on the volume of applications received and business needs.

• A DBS Disclosure check, the cost of which will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Salary & Contract Details

• Salary £14.57 per hour
• Frequency Hourly
• Contract Type Permanent
• Closing Date 09 February, 2026
• Job Category Care
• Business Unit Avery
• Location Astbury Manor Care Home, Crowthorne Road North, Bracknell, Berkshire, United Kingdom