Unit Manager

Location: Lincoln
Care Home: Woodview Care Home
Position: Unit Manager – Nursing or Non-Nursing Background
Unit Size: 35 Beds

Job Overview

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 (ABI) 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.

Key ResponsibilitiesUnit Management & Leadership

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day operational management of the 35-bed specialist unit.
• Lead, supervise, motivate and support nursing staff, senior carers, healthcare assistants and other care team members.
• Ensure the smooth and efficient running of the unit while maintaining high standards of care.
• Manage staffing levels, rotas, staff deployment and attendance to ensure safe staffing arrangements.
• Support staff recruitment, induction, supervision, performance management and development.
• Promote a positive working environment and encourage teamwork, accountability and professional standards.
• Conduct regular staff meetings, handovers and performance reviews.
• Work closely with the Registered Manager and senior management team to achieve the unit's operational and quality objectives.

Resident Care & Complex Care Management

• 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.
• Work collaboratively with GPs, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and other multidisciplinary professionals.
• Ensure residents and their families are involved in care planning and decision-making wherever appropriate.
• Promote dignity, respect, choice and independence throughout the unit.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Ensure the unit operates in accordance with CQC regulations, safeguarding requirements, health and safety legislation and organisational policies.
• Maintain high standards of care documentation, record-keeping and quality assurance.
• Coordinate regular audits covering care plans, risk assessments, medication processes, infection prevention and control, and overall service quality.
• Work alongside registered nurses to ensure safe clinical practices and appropriate medication management.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement effective action plans.
• Support investigations into incidents, complaints, safeguarding concerns and other care-related matters.
• Monitor quality indicators and contribute to continuous service improvement.
• Ensure staff follow appropriate procedures and maintain professional standards.

Staff Development & Performance

• Provide strong leadership and day-to-day guidance to the care team.
• Identify training requirements and ensure staff maintain appropriate competencies.
• Support staff development in complex care, ABI, neurological conditions and rehabilitation-focused care.
• Address performance concerns professionally and constructively.
• Ensure effective communication between management, nursing staff, care staff and external professionals.

Clinical Oversight & Professional Boundaries

• Work closely with registered nurses and other qualified healthcare professionals to ensure safe and effective clinical care.
• Ensure clinical concerns are escalated appropriately and without delay.
• Support clinical audits and quality improvement initiatives in collaboration with qualified nursing professionals.
• Where the Unit Manager is not a registered nurse, clinical assessments, nursing interventions, clinical decision-making and other duties requiring professional nursing registration will remain the responsibility of appropriately qualified registered nurses.

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.

Candidates with a background in rehabilitation, neuro-rehabilitation or acquired brain injury services are particularly encouraged to apply.

About the Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a strong and confident leader who can take ownership of the unit's daily operations and ensure the highest standards of care and service delivery.

This position would suit an experienced:

• Unit Manager
• Deputy Care Home Manager
• Care Manager
• Clinical Lead
• Senior Care Manager
• Experienced Registered Nurse seeking a management position

You do not need to be a registered nurse to be considered. However, you must have relevant management experience and a strong understanding of the needs of residents receiving complex care.

The ideal candidate will be organised, approachable, decisive and capable of leading a large team while maintaining a safe, supportive and well-managed environment.

Right to Work in the UK

Please note: We do not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Applicants must already have a valid right to work in the UK.

Unfortunately, applications requiring current or future visa sponsorship cannot be considered.

Apply

If you are an experienced care professional with strong leadership skills and a background in complex care, acquired brain injury, neurological care or rehabilitation, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Join Woodview Care Home in Lincoln and take the opportunity to lead a 35-bed specialist complex care and ABI unit, supporting residents to achieve the best possible quality of life.

Pay: £45,307.46-£50,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lincoln LN4 1NT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Diploma of Higher Education (preferred)

Experience:

• Unit Manager : 3 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Location:

• Lincoln LN4 1NT (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (preferred)

Work Location: In person