Care Manager

Pear Tree House
Preston

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Preston

You

You’re a compassionate, can-do person with experience of leading teams in a similar environment.. You’ve already got a Level 2 vocational qualification in Health and Social Care (either a diploma or NVQ and now you’re ambitious to progress further. You’re good at using your initiative and working well under pressure. To you, it’s more than just a job. It’s a role where you happily go the extra mile to make a difference. In return, you get excellent support, quality training and fast-track career opportunities from one of the UK’s leading providers.

Your role

Residents are at the heart of everything we do. You are responsible for providing leadership and support to the coordination team and care staff. You will manage the quality and continuity of care coordination within the community whilst ensuring that an effective service is running at all times. This role will require you to be on call on a rota based system.

As a Care Assistant at Care UK, you can look forward to:

Competitive pay – we pay more than the average
Option to apply for Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship
Fast-track career options, e.g. into nursing or management roles
Quality training to develop your skills
Flexible hours, including a choice of day, night or weekend shifts
Stakeholder pension
Childcare vouchers
Free uniform
Thousands of online and in-store discounts

About Care UK

We run over 120 homes and day clubs across the UK. We provide residential, nursing, dementia and end-of-life care for older people. As one of the UK’s leading care home providers, our goal is to help every employee fulfil his or her potential – with first-class training and support.

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At a glance

Location

Wesham Park Drive
Wesham
Preston
Lancashire
PR4 3EF

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Pay

Up to

Shifts

Contract

Permanent

Reference

SYS-16658

A care career at Care UK

Develop a fulfilling career as part of a caring and supportive team at Care UK. If you're passionate about helping others, we'll offer you a rewarding job with excellent training opportunities so you can continue to develop your skills.

Whether you’re new to care or are already a committed carer looking to take the next step in your career, at Care UK you can find a fulfilling career as part of a close-knit, friendly team.

A care role at Care UK

A care career at Care UK

Whether you’re new to care or are already a committed carer looking to take the next step in your career, at Care UK you can find a fulfilling career as part of a close-knit, friendly team.

Everyone needs to feel motivated and rewarded, so we offer a competitive package of pay and benefits. Read more here.

Here at Care UK, we want all our colleagues to have a long and successful career with us. Our vision is to provide an inclusive training culture that empowers all colleagues with sector-leading development opportunities. View our opportunities for apprenticeships, development programmes and career progression.

At Care UK, we're proud to promote our diverse workforce and are committed to nurturing an inclusive culture. Our teams’ wellbeing is our top priority, and we believe it’s important to foster a culture of promoting open and honest conversations. Read more here.

As a colleague at Care UK, we believe it’s important that you know what you can expect from your manager to ensure people are fairly treated and properly recognised from day one. Our People Promise sets out clearly what you can expect from your manager and Care UK.

Trusted to care

A closely-knit team of managers, carers, nurses and support colleagues – and each of us is dedicated to your loved one’s care, health and wellbeing.

I have over 35 years of experience in the Health and Social Care sector, steadily advancing through various roles. With more than 20 years as a Home Manager, I have led both Residential and Dementia care settings, including the successful commissioning of a care home from the ground up.

I am deeply passionate about delivering exceptional care to the people I support and their families, ensuring their time with us is both enjoyable and safe. I am dedicated to the smooth and efficient operation of Pear Tree House, consistently upholding the highest standards of care.

Among my proudest achievements is winning the Registered Care Home Manager award at the 2021 Great British Care Awards. I have also been recognised as a finalist in the Outstanding Contributions to Health and Social Care category.

Donna Marsden Home Manager

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