Ready to lead with compassion and inspire with purpose?
At Sense, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live a life without limits.
We are looking for a Registered Care Manager to join our management team and lead our supported living service in Tonypandy, supporting adults with sensory loss and learning disabilities to live life on their own terms. You will lead a dedicated team, including a Deputy Manager and Support Workers, and oversee the daily running of a responsive, high quality service that meets our standards
This is a permanent role, 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £34,671.00 per annum. A full UK manual driving licence is essential, as company vehicles are used for appointments, activities and trips, you do not need your own vehicle. The shift pattern for this role would be Monday - Friday with some weekends.
Knowledge or experience of supporting people with multiple sensory impairments, physical disabilities and/or learning disabilities, including autism, would be an advantage, as would some BSL knowledge.
We are looking for someone who:
- Has previous management experience in a care setting, such as supported living, residential care or community services
- Leads with compassion and confidence, building a culture where colleagues feel supported, accountable and empowered to do their best
- Puts people at the heart of every decision, so they have choice, control and dignity, however they communicate
- Takes ownership of quality and compliance, balancing the detail with the bigger picture and turning CIW requirements and audits into improvements that last
- Communicates effectively with stakeholders, commissioners and regulators
- Is adaptable, solution focused and resilient, and sees potential, not limitations
- Holds a Level 5 qualification in Health and Social Care, or is willing to work towards it, which Sense can fund
This role will include:
- Overseeing the day to day running of the service, so support is safe, responsive, person led and high quality
- Leading, supervising and mentoring the team, so shared responsibilities are fulfilled
- Managing rotas, records and systems that keep the service compliant
- Overseeing CIW compliance, audits and improvement plans
- Promoting person centred approaches that recognise communication differences, sensory needs and preferences
- Working with families and other professionals to deliver consistent, meaningful support
When you join Sense, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:
- 24 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
- Free life assurance policy.
- Cashback and discounts on high street brands, including 10% off at Sense charity shops.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Travel season ticket loans.
- Free DBS check if your role requires one.
- Free access to the Wisdom App, supporting mindfulness and wellbeing.
About working at Sense
Sense is a leading disability charity here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That's why we're committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger.
We know there's always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we're working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits.
If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a Disability Confident Leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role.
If you believe that everyone should have the opportunity to make their own choices, be included in their community and live life on their own terms, we'd love to hear from you.
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.
For this role, we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and disabled candidates.
Sense is committed to equality of opportunity and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of our staff, volunteers and the people we work alongside.
We value everyone's contribution and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people are respected, listened to and have opportunities to participate fully.
We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and our belief that every disabled person should be able to take part in life, make choices and be included in their community.
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Registered Care Manager in Tonypandy employer: Sense
At Sense, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values compassion and enthusiasm. Our team members enjoy flexible working hours, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of those we support in Margate. Join us to be part of a dedicated community where your contributions are recognised and rewarded.
