Job Description: Unit Manager
Location: The Denby. Denby Dale, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (33 hours per week, includes alternate weekends)
Sponsorship: Not currently available
Join Bridge Oak Care Homes – Creating Communities Where Everyone Feels at Home
At Bridge Oak Care Homes, we believe care is about so much more than meeting everyday needs. It’s about creating warm, welcoming communities where every resident feels safe, valued and truly at home.
Our vision is to provide compassionate, person-centred care that celebrates individuality, promotes independence and enables people to live with dignity, comfort and purpose. Every member of our team plays an important part in making this vision a reality.
We’re looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Activities Coordinator to join the team at The Denby based in Huddersfield. If you’re creative, organised and passionate about bringing people together, this is an opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day.
What You’ll Be Doing
As our Unit Manager you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:
- Ensure that all Staff Members contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the Home, and to the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of Residents.
- Take responsibility for Resident care, as designated by the Home Manager in his / her absence and the absence of the Deputy Home Manager.
- Assess social and health care needs of new Residents, and maintain on-going assessment and review of all other Residents.
- Report any ill-health amongst Residents and make requests for GP / Professional visits where necessary.
- Ensure meals are of sufficient quantity and good quality, and that Resident’s dietary needs are met.
- Administer prescribed medicines and maintain the appropriate records in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure that each Resident within the Home has an individualised Care Plan. Resident Care Plans to be reviewed on a bi-annual basis, or more frequently as and when required, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures
- Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Residents’ personal and financial affairs and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Residents.
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is:
- Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
- Organised, reliable, and confident in leading a team
- Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
- Passionate about improving the lives of older people
- Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
- Previous experience in a similar role
- NVQ level 3 (or willing to work towards this)
When you join Bridge Oak Care Homes, you’ll become part of a supportive team that genuinely cares about one another and the people we support.
We offer:
- A friendly, welcoming and inclusive working environment.
- Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents’ lives every day.
- A workplace built on trust, compassion and respect.
- The chance to be part of a care provider that is deeply rooted in its local communities and committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care.
If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can help create joyful experiences, build meaningful relationships and make every day matter, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of the Bridge Oak Care Homes family at The Denby, helping residents live fulfilling lives in a place they’re proud to call home.
