Home Manager

Are you ready to take the next big step in your career and help shape something truly special? Whether you\’re an experienced manager or a confident Deputy Manager eager to progress, this is a rare opportunity to lead a brand-new service from the ground up. Orbis Education and Care is excited to welcome a passionate and driven Home Manager to launch and develop our new four-bed residential home for adults with complex needs associated with autism, opening soon in Bridgend.

This is more than just a job-it\’s your chance to make a lasting impact by creating a warm, safe, and empowering environment where adults with autism can flourish and live more fulfilling, independent lives.

Your Role as Home Manager

As the Home Manager, you\’ll have the unique chance to shape a new service from the very beginning. You\’ll lead and inspire a dedicated team, creating a safe, nurturing, and supportive environment grounded in respect, dignity, and high-quality care.

You\’ll play a key role in guiding your team to deliver the very best support every day by coaching, motivating, and empowering them to provide compassionate, person-centred care. By building a positive, open, and collaborative culture, you\’ll ensure your team feel confident, valued, and equipped to help each individual thrive.

Whether you\’re already an experienced manager or a confident Deputy Manager looking to step into your first registered manager role, you will be supported to succeed. You\’ll champion best practice, promote Positive Behaviour Support (PBS), and ensure residents receive the highest standard of care.

Qualifications

• QCF Level 5 in Health and Social Care (or working towards)
• Leadership experience in a care setting or experience as a Deputy Manager with ambition to progress into a Home Manager role.
• Solid understanding of adult care regulations and best practice.
• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or autism.
• A genuine passion for improving the lives of adults with complex needs.
• A full UK driving licence (essential). Please note: This role involves regulated activity with adults and requires an enhanced DBS with barred list check.

Benefits

• Fully paid induction, DBS, and Social Care Wales registration
• Funded Health and Social Care qualifications
• Cashback Health Shield Plan (after probation)
• Paid time for cancer screening and associated travel
• Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 counselling and support
• Blue Light Card eligibility for retail discounts
• Death in Service benefit – 2x salary

Excellent opportunities for ongoing development and career progression

About Orbis Education and Care

Orbis Education and Care is a trusted provider of specialist education and care for individuals with autism and complex needs. Our mission is to help each person live their happiest, most fulfilling life by providing tailored, person-centred support delivered by compassionate teams.

We celebrate individuality and diversity, and we\’re deeply committed to creating inclusive environments where both residents and staff feel respected, valued, and supported.

Ready to Start a New Chapter?

If you\’re ready to build and lead a brand-new service-and make a lasting difference in the lives of adults with complex needs,we\’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please submit your CV using the \’apply\’ link.

We\’ll be inviting successful applicants to interview in September.

Orbis Education and Care is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and aim to create an inclusive and supportive workplace for all.