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.
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