Company Description
Affinity Care Home Group is a trusted provider of high-quality residential and nursing care across the UK, with a growing network of homes. The organisation is committed to person-centred care that prioritises dignity, comfort, and well-being for older adults, including those living with dementia, physical disabilities, or complex medical needs.
Each home offers a safe, supportive, and enriching environment, delivered by professional, well-trained teams who provide compassionate, individualised care. Affinity Care Home Group focuses on creating a warm, respectful community where residents feel valued and supported every day. With modern facilities, 24/7 nursing support, and a commitment to continuous improvement, the group aims to set a high standard for care across the sector.
Salary: 45K to 50k
Role Description:
We are seeking an experienced, confident and motivated Unit Manager to lead and manage a 35-bed specialist unit providing care and support to individuals with complex healthcare needs and acquired brain injuries at Woodview Care Home in Lincoln.
This is a senior leadership position responsible for the day-to-day operational management, staff leadership, care quality and overall performance of the unit.
We welcome applications from both registered nurses and experienced non-nursing care managers who have a strong background in managing complex care services, acquired brain injury, neurological care or rehabilitation settings.
- The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a busy specialist care unit while ensuring residents receive safe, effective and person-centred care.
- Previous experience in complex care, acquired brain injury or rehabilitation services would be particularly advantageous.
- Candidates should possess strong leadership and team management skills, including the ability to supervise, mentor, and support multidisciplinary care teams.
- Candidates should possess clinical and care management skills, such as care planning, risk assessment, safeguarding awareness, and knowledge of dementia and complex needs.
- Candidates should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with residents, families, colleagues, and external professionals.
- Candidates should possess organisational and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and respond effectively to changing situations.
- Candidates should possess sound knowledge of relevant health and social care regulations, quality standards, and best practices in residential and nursing care.
- Relevant professional qualification (such as Registered Nurse or equivalent health and social care qualification) and appropriate registration with regulatory bodies is highly beneficial.
- Previous experience in a supervisory or unit management role within a care home or similar setting is strongly preferred.
- Commitment to person-centred care, continuous improvement, and maintaining a respectful, inclusive environment for residents and colleagues.
- Oversee the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care for residents with complex healthcare needs, acquired brain injuries and neurological conditions.
- Ensure care plans, risk assessments and support plans are accurate, regularly reviewed and reflect individual resident needs.
- Coordinate with registered nurses and relevant healthcare professionals to ensure residents' clinical needs are appropriately managed.
- Monitor residents' wellbeing and ensure concerns or changes in their condition are promptly escalated to qualified clinical professionals.
- Support residents with rehabilitation, independence, daily living activities and quality-of-life goals.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience as a Unit Manager, Deputy Manager, Care Manager, Clinical Lead, Senior Care Manager or similar leadership role within a care home or specialist care setting.
- Experience working in complex care, nursing homes, acquired brain injury services, neurological care, rehabilitation or a similar environment.
- Proven ability to lead, supervise and manage multidisciplinary care teams.
- Strong understanding of person-centred care, care planning, risk assessments and safeguarding.
- Good knowledge of CQC regulations, care quality standards and health and safety requirements.
- Experience managing staffing, rotas, supervision and staff performance.
- Strong organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage a busy 35-bed specialist unit confidently and effectively.
- Ability to work collaboratively with registered nurses and other healthcare professionals.
- A compassionate, professional and resident-focused approach.
A nursing qualification is not essential for this position.
We welcome applications from experienced non-nursing care managers with relevant leadership experience in complex care or specialist residential services.
Desirable Qualifications & Experience
The following would be advantageous:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Adult Care, or an equivalent relevant management qualification.
- Registered Nurse qualification (RGN, RMN or RNLD) with a valid UK NMC PIN.
- Previous experience managing a specialist complex care or ABI unit.
- Experience in neuro-rehabilitation or rehabilitation services.
- Knowledge of acquired brain injuries and long-term neurological conditions.
- Experience supporting residents with complex behaviours or behavioural changes associated with brain injury.
- Experience in spinal injury care or other complex physical disabilities.
- Experience in multidisciplinary team coordination.
- Experience supporting CQC inspections, clinical governance and quality improvement.
- Experience managing larger care units or teams.
