Unit Manager- Mental Health
The Home
Join the Compassionate Team at Blair House Care Home
Blair House Care Home is a well-established, registered nursing facility located on the outskirts of Newtownards, with the iconic Scrabo Tower as its backdrop. Conveniently situated near the town centre, the home is easily accessible via a range of transport options.
Our spacious home offers care and support for up to 85 residents across four specialised units: Residential Dementia, Nursing Dementia, Frail and Elderly Nursing, and our newly opened Mental Health Unit. Each unit is designed to meet the unique needs of our residents in a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment.
At Blair House, we pride ourselves on our experienced, dedicated team who deliver high-quality, person-centred care every day. If you're looking to make a genuine impact as part of a skilled and compassionate care team, we’d love to hear from you.
The Role
In our Mental Health services, the role of a Unit Manager is indispensable. This a leadership role, playing a vital part in managing the care of our residents and providing high-quality, person-centred care. The Unit Manager will work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care plans tailored to the individual needs of our residents. The Unit Manager will oversee and manage the daily operations of a specific unit within the Home, ensuring all goals and objectives are met in an efficient manner; this will include supervising staff, managing resources and complying with the policies, procedures and best practice guidelines of Healthcare Ireland Group as well as the necessary regulatory bodies. Healthcare Ireland pride ourselves on being able to deliver excellent care to our residents. The Unit Manager will ensure the safety of all residents and the team. The role is always evolving and will involve having a commitment to personal and professional development to ensure a positive difference is made in the lives of our residents and their families.
About the role
Main Responsibilities
• Maintain and monitor RQIA standards within the unit, carrying out audits and risk assessments as required.
• Provide hands-on nursing care and support to residents, including assistance with activities of daily living, medication administration and clinical interventions.
• Manage the assessment, implementation and evaluation of individual resident care plans that promote wellbeing, independence, and quality of life.
• Communicate care plans to the care teams both verbally and in writing, ensuring all safety intervention, care planning and risk assessment documentation is kept up to date and in line with regulatory requirements.
• Ensure the care delivered is based on the Positive Behaviour Support Model and that the values of this model are embedded in the Home.
• Ensure effective communication of any developments relating to resident care to the multi-disciplinary teams supporting the resident and the care teams.
• Responsible for medication management and documentation in line with regulatory guidance.
• Supervise, mentor and evaluate staff performance, demonstrating consistent and effective leadership, handling conflict resolution and any staff issues promptly when they arise.
Benefits
Paid annual leave
The chance to be part of a growing healthcare company
Continuous professional development and training
Values-led culture
Overtime available at an enhanced rate
Opportunities for progression
Pension plan (if applicable)
Attractive hourly rate
Monthly incentives and recognition awards
Free parking
We can offer sponsorship for this role, for candidates within the UK .
This is 38.5 hours a week.
Healthcare Ireland are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.
What you will need
Required criteria
- The Right to Work in the UK
- A good standard of written and oral English
- Previous experience working in a care or support environment for people with mental health
- Be competent using a range of IT programmes and packages.
- An active NMC pin as a Registered Mental Health Nurse with a minimum of 2 years’ post-qualification experience AND experience supervising a team of healthcare professionals.
Desired criteria
- An understanding of budgets.
Healthcare Ireland Group
Healthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.
We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.
We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments, which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential. We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development. We aim to be a first class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services. Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families and friends, to enable them to take control of their lives.
We’re always on the look out for people who care, whether that’s caring for our residents, or in one of our roles like laundry, kitchen, administration or maintenance. Our passionate, ever-growing team means that you’ll be working with people who pride themselves on the work they do. Each of our Homes and our Head Office work together to achieve something excellent that truly makes a difference in people’s lives. Caring for our residents is at the heart of all we do, and we’d love to have you join the team.
Our benefits
Healthcare Ireland Group is not just a workplace; it's a community where your work has a purpose, and your contributions are valued. If you're passionate about making a difference and are seeking a rewarding career in healthcare, we welcome you to explore opportunities with us and help continue our legacy of excellence in care .
Retirement plan and/or pension
Employee development programs
Free parking
Competitive salary
Social Opportunities
Employee Recognition Scheme
Culture of recognition
On the job learning
Unit Manager- Mental Health
Healthcare Ireland provides care services in an environment where individuality is emphasised and the privacy and dignity of all our residents is recognised. We currently have over 1,800 employees throughout our 25 Homes. We are incredibly proud of not only the work our employees do, but the quality of care we are able to offer as result of their commitment.
We started Healthcare Ireland Group in July 2015 with the opening of Bradley Manor Care Home. Our categories of care include general and dementia nursing, dementia residential, mental health, physical disability and learning disability.