Care Manager - Supported Living

Location: Port Talbot / Margam
Salary: £29,347.24 - £30,987.84 per annum
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established supported living provider for a Care Manager - Supported Living to lead a small, person-centred service in the Port Talbot area.
This is a varied and rewarding role, combining 16 hours of management responsibilities with 21 hours of direct support, allowing you to remain hands-on while leading and developing a dedicated team of approximately 12 staff.
You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality support is delivered, promoting independence and positive outcomes, whilst maintaining a safe and supportive environment for the individuals supported by the service.

About the Service

The service supports two ladies with complex needs within their own homes:

• One lady presents with physical behaviours that challenge and requires consistent, proactive support.
• The other lady requires support relating to mental health and emotional wellbeing.

This is an opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of the people you support while leading a committed and passionate team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of approximately 12 support staff.
• Conduct supervisions, appraisals and staff performance reviews.
• Manage rotas and ensure safe staffing levels are maintained.
• Oversee care plans, risk assessments and support documentation.
• Promote person-centred practices and positive behaviour support approaches.
• Ensure compliance with organisational policies and regulatory standards.
• Build positive relationships with families, professionals and external agencies.
• Provide direct support as required and lead by example.
• Participate in the organisation's response/on-call service.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A minimum of 2 years' management experience within health and social care.
• A QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or above.
• Experience supporting individuals with challenging behaviours.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• A flexible, hands-on and positive approach.

Working Pattern

• 37 hours per week.
• Flexibility to work mornings, afternoons, nights and weekends.
• One sleep-in shift per week.
• Participation in the response/on-call team every 4-6 weeks.

Benefits

• Salary of £29,347.24 - £30,987.84 per annum.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Support towards further qualifications.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• Access to employee benefits and discount schemes.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Additional sleep-in payments where applicable.

Additional Information

This vacancy has arisen due to a manager moving on from the organisation, and our client is looking to appoint as soon as possible.
Interviews are scheduled for the week commencing 26th October.
If you're an experienced care professional looking for a management role where you can continue making a direct impact while leading a successful team, we'd love to hear from you.