Job Description

Role: Unit Manager (Clinical Lead)

Salary: 50,000 per annum

Contract: Permanent | Full Time | 37.5 hours per week

Monday to Friday generally 8 - 4 / 9 - 5, with occasional out-of-hours, evenings, and weekends

Location: Perrins House - 148 Graham Road, Malvern WR14 2HY

Are you ready to lead with compassion, inspire a clinical team, and make a meaningful difference to older people's lives every single day? If you're looking for more than just a role - and want a career with purpose, impact, and heart - this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for...

Friends of the Elderly (FotE) is a not-for-profit charity with over 120 years of history dedicated to delivering exceptional care with a genuine family feel. From residential and nursing care to day services and financial grants, we are proud to support older people to live with dignity, comfort, and independence.

We're now offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Unit Manager (internally known as a Clinical Lead) to join our passionate team in the beautiful Malvern area!

About the Homes

Set within stunning grounds, Davenham, Bradbury Court, and Perrins House are warm, welcoming homes specialising in dementia care, alongside residential and nursing support. Our dedicated, highly trained teams place residents at the heart of everything they do - and you'll play a pivotal role in leading them.

The Role

Working closely with the General Manager, you'll be a key clinical and operational leader, ensuring the very highest standards of care and wellbeing for our residents. This is a hands-on, influential role where your leadership will directly shape quality, culture, and outcomes.

As Unit Manager, you will:

Provide professional leadership and clinical guidance to nursing and care teams Oversee care delivery, clinical standards, and accurate record keeping Liaise with external healthcare professionals to ensure person-centred, dignified care Lead incident analysis, root cause investigations, and action planning Deputise for the General Manager when required, supporting the wider management of the service Foster a positive, supportive environment where staff feel valued and empowered

About You

You do not need NMC registration, just solid clinical knowledge Experienced in a similar leadership or clinical role within older people's care Knowledgeable in CQC regulations, the Health and Social Care Act, and adult safeguarding Confident communicating with external professionals and leading multidisciplinary teams Skilled in incident management, RCA reporting, and quality improvement Compassionate, confident, and driven to deliver outstanding care

Why Join Friends of the Elderly?

This isn't just a role - it's a chance to change lives every single day. In return for your commitment, we offer an exceptional benefits package, including:

Ongoing

learning, development, and progression opportunities

Monthly prize draws with cash rewards Comprehensive wellbeing support, including

EAP and Unmind

Retail discount schemes to stretch your salary further Affordable loans, salary savings, and earned wage access Health cash plans for you and your family Cycle to work scheme Long service awards that grow with your career

200 refer-a-friend bonus

Group pension plan with

6% employer contribution

Free DBS checks

Bring your expertise, your heart, and your ambition to a role where your impact will be felt every day! Apply Now!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 50,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person