Care Home Unit Manager

About The Company

At Kingsley Healthcare, we are more than just a care home group - we are a proud, family-run business driven by a passion to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every single day. Our dedicated teams transform care into a calling, delivering excellence with compassion, integrity, and respect.

As the UK’s only large care home provider to achieve B Corp certification, we continue to lead the sector in responsible, values-driven care. In 2024 and again in 2025, we were honoured to be named Health Investor’s Residential Elderly Large Care Provider of the Year, a testament to our commitment to quality and innovation.

For eight consecutive years, we’ve been recognised among the Top 20 Large UK Care Home Groups by , reflecting consistently high standards and resident satisfaction. We are also proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring that the dedication of our team members is valued and fairly rewarded.

Our commitment to people-first values has earned us outstanding workplace recognition, including a 4.7 rating on Glassdoor, a 4.5 rating on Indeed, and the No.1 ranking in the UK for wellbeing at work (Indeed’s Better Work Awards 2023). If you're passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that puts both its residents and people at the heart of everything it does, we’d love to hear from you.

As a care home unit manager, you will assist the home manager in overseeing the daily operations of the home. You will be part of a strong management team, working closely with our nurses and carers to provide a consistent service delivery that meets the needs of our residents. Your focus will be on making sure we have the best nursing and clinical care provisions for our residents and you will actively contribute to clinical delivery.

Reports to:

Home Manager

• Work with the Home Manager to develop and implement effective clinical governance policies and NICE guidelines and procedures, adhering to the NMC guidelines and/or regulatory bodies at all times.
• Support and mentor nurses and carers, providing coaching and training on up to date clinical practices including medication administration, wound care, and regular assessment of residents' health.
• Ensure care records are maintained for all residents and care plans reflect the need of the resident, in line with regulatory requirements and professional best.
• Monitor and review clinical standards across the care home, identifying areas for improvement and acting to implement changes.
• Work collaboratively with the Home Manager and wider management team to ensure a positive and supportive work environment that promotes staff engagement, learning, and development.
• Act as a role model to nurses and carers, demonstrating good clinical practice and providing leadership and guidance as required.

• Proven experience as a Nurse Manager, or a similar leadership role in the care sector.
• Pleasant personality with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong team player with good coaching and mentoring skills
• Good clinical skills, with a focus on person‑centred care
• Ability to work well under pressure, prioritising tasks effectively
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with a solutions‑focused approach
• Strong IT skills, with experience in maintaining electronic records and databases

• NMC registered nurse with relevant post‑registration experience.

You will have the satisfaction of working with and being supported by an enthusiastic and caring team that puts people at the heart of the business. We know the happiness of our staff improves the service we give our residents. You will have plenty of opportunities to learn and develop your skills, and we have the procedures and processes in place to help you at every step.

• Buckingham Lodge Care Home, Watton, Norfolk
• Pay: £50,000 per year
• Type:
  Permanent
• Shift: Days

• Comprehensive induction and training programme.
• Opportunities for career development and progression.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Blue Light Card Scheme. We’ll reimburse the enrolment fee of this fantastic scheme that offers discounts on holidays, days out and over 15,000 national brands.
• Loyalty Bonus:
  Accrue up to 5 additional holiday days depending on length of service.
• We’ll pay for your full DBS disclosure
• Annual NMC PIN renewal paid

Close to the town of Watton and within easy reach of Thetford, Buckingham Lodge provides a warm, caring environment for nursing, residential and dementia care. This purpose‑built home has luxurious bedroom suites, elegant living areas and extensive gardens.

Buckingham Close, Norwich Road, Watton IP25 6WL

In accordance with the Asylum and immigration Act 2006 you will need to demonstrate your eligibility for employment in the United Kingdom.