Home: Henley House
Location: Henley Road, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 6TB
Pay details: £40,000.00 – £42,000.00 per annum
Hours: Full-time
Shifts: Monday to Friday plus every other weekend (Flexibility required)
Posted date: 29/01/2026
Closing date: 06/02/2026
Job Description: Care Unit Manager – Job Description
Person Specification: Care Unit Manager – Person Specification
How to Apply
Email your CV and a cover letter outlining how you meet the criteria of the person specification to recruitment@greensleeves.org.uk
You have seen hundreds of care jobs today, why are we different?
At Greensleeves Care, we’re not driven by profit, we’re driven by purpose. As an award winning, not-for-profit charity, every penny we earn goes straight back into our homes, our people, and the people we care for. That means better quality, better training, better benefits, and most importantly, better care, for everyone!
Join us and be part of a modern care organisation that puts compassion first, celebrates your growth, and empowers you to build a rewarding career you can be proud of. For our people, not shareholders!
As a Care Unit Manager, you will;
- Assist the Registered Manager by leading the care team in achieving and where possible exceeding, care standards determined by CQC, Local Authority Contract Monitoring, and internal bench marking at the Home.
- Work with the care team and Home Manager to solve common operational issues and develop action plans to effectively improve the care and quality of the Home in accordance with Greensleeves Care policies and procedures.
- Develop and maintain professional relationships with the statutory, government registration bodies, professional partners and contract monitoring teams to ensure that the home conforms to best practice guidelines and Trust expectation in the delivery of care to residents.
- Maintain close working relationships with professional partners to achieve successful clinical care outcomes, and achievement of management performance objectives.
To apply, you will have;
- QCF Level 4 in care or other relevant qualification
- Experience of managing staff in a Residential and Dementia Care Home
- Working knowledge of MCA and DOLS
- High level of care knowledge
- An understanding of person centered-care
Rewards & Benefits Package
- 25 days paid holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
- Free learning and development
- Company pension scheme – employers contribution matched up to 6%
- 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
- Medical Health Benefit (Beneden)
- Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40 and 50 years
- Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
- Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
- Free DBS
DBS – The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community
Greensleeves Care Core Values
- Respect – We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions
- Openness – We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading
- Responsibility – We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibility towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make
- We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Please note that this role is open to UK-based candidates only