HC-One

Unit Manager

The closing date is 29 October 2025

Job summary

In your role as a Unit Manager at HC-One youll value one thing above all. Kindness. It carries across every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. And, by joining us, youll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people. Being a Unit Manager will mean taking responsibility for a specific part of the home and delivering the very best level of care. Not to mention running the entire place when the Home Manager and Deputy Home Manager are absent. So, whether youre reporting that the new lady who just came in appears to have some mobility issues, asking a gentleman to provide a sample for monitoring or administering a medicine to someone who, youll always have resident dignity and well being in mind above all.

Main duties of the job

You will have proven leadership skills in a care home for vulnerable adults. Beyond that, its all about your brilliant, positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. This is a role for someone whos ready to take real accountability. And, whenever you communicate with a resident or co-worker, youll be truly considerate and kind. Safeguarding is everyones responsibility and therefore it is important that you are able to recognise the signs which may indicate possible abuse, harm or neglect in its different forms and know what to do if there are any concerns. All colleagues are required to attend safeguarding training appropriate to their role and to undertake additional training in associated areas. You also have the ability to seek appropriate advice and report concerns, including escalation if action is not taken.

About us

We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family. We want you to have an amazing experience working at HC-One, starting with our commitment to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.31 to £16.31 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

66679

Job locations

Southgate House

Archer Street

Darlington

Co Durham

DL3 6AH


Job description

Job responsibilities

In your role as a Unit Manager at HC-One youll value one thing above all. Kindness. It carries across every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. And, by joining us, youll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

Being a Unit Manager will mean taking responsibility for a specific part of the home and delivering the very best level of care. Not to mention running the entire place when the Home Manager and Deputy Home Manager are absent. So, whether youre reporting that the new lady who just came in appears to have some mobility issues, asking a gentleman to provide a sample for monitoring or administering a medicine to someone who, youll always have resident dignity and well being in mind above all.

We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family.

We want you to have an amazing experience working at HC-One, starting with our commitment to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.

Job description

Job responsibilities

In your role as a Unit Manager at HC-One youll value one thing above all. Kindness. It carries across every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. And, by joining us, youll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.

Being a Unit Manager will mean taking responsibility for a specific part of the home and delivering the very best level of care. Not to mention running the entire place when the Home Manager and Deputy Home Manager are absent. So, whether youre reporting that the new lady who just came in appears to have some mobility issues, asking a gentleman to provide a sample for monitoring or administering a medicine to someone who, youll always have resident dignity and well being in mind above all.

We are passionate about ensuring that our current and future Colleagues can be their true selves, and that our workforce represents the communities we serve. We prioritise inclusive working practices and invite applicants from all backgrounds into our HC-One family.

We want you to have an amazing experience working at HC-One, starting with our commitment to providing the quickest possible turnaround from the point of making you a job offer to you starting with us on day one.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You will have proven leadership skills in a care home for vulnerable adults.

Desirable

  • You will have proven leadership skills in a care home for vulnerable adults.

Experience

Essential

  • You will have proven leadership skills in a care home for vulnerable adults.

Desirable

  • You will have proven leadership skills in a care home for vulnerable adults.

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • You will have proven leadership skills in a care home for vulnerable adults.

Desirable

  • You will have proven leadership skills in a care home for vulnerable adults.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You will have proven leadership skills in a care home for vulnerable adults.

Desirable

  • You will have proven leadership skills in a care home for vulnerable adults.

Experience

Essential

  • You will have proven leadership skills in a care home for vulnerable adults.

Desirable

  • You will have proven leadership skills in a care home for vulnerable adults.

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • You will have proven leadership skills in a care home for vulnerable adults.

Desirable

  • You will have proven leadership skills in a care home for vulnerable adults.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

HC-One

Address

Southgate House

Archer Street

Darlington

Co Durham

DL3 6AH


Employer's website

https://apply.hc-one.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

HC-One

Address

Southgate House

Archer Street

Darlington

Co Durham

DL3 6AH


Employer's website

https://apply.hc-one.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Resourcing Advisor

Ryan Northey

ryan.northey@hc-one.co.uk

07881378076

Details

Date posted

24 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£15.31 to £16.31 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

66679

Job locations

Southgate House

Archer Street

Darlington

Co Durham

DL3 6AH


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