Care Manager

BCP Council; Bournemouth; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Bournemouth is seeking a Duty Care Manager for their Integrated Learning Disability Team. This full-time role involves supporting residents, working with carers, and conducting assessments across the community. Candidates should have experience in social care, excellent communication skills, and an NVQ II in social care or equivalent. The position offers salary range of £31,537 to £36,363 and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Opportunities for career progression

Qualifications

• Recent experience of working in a social care setting.
• Dedication to ensuring people with learning disabilities live their best lives.
• Hold a UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support residents over the age of 18 across the BCP area.
• Work with carers to support their impact on residents’ lives.
• Commissioning, monitoring, and reviewing to meet individuals’ assessed needs.
• Carry out regular assessments for BCP residents.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in social care

Ability to advocate for adults

Education

NVQ II in social care (or equivalent)

Job description

From 1 December 2025, our updated Pay and Reward package will take effect, introducing a new approach to recognising and rewarding roles across the Council. As part of this change, the salary for this role will be adjusted to a pay range of £31,537 to £36,363 (pro‑rata for part‑time).

We’re excited to welcome new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. All new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band, reflecting our commitment to equity and consistency. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward‑thinking team.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a duty care manager to join our Integrated Learning Disability Team who work across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) locality. Full‑time roles are available.

What We’re Looking For

• Recent experience of working in a social care setting that involves direct contact with members of the public.
• NVQ II in social care (or equivalent).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to advocate for adults, signposting and providing information and guidance.
• A dedication to ensuring people with a learning disability live the best possible lives.

What You Can Expect To Be Doing

• Support residents over the age of 18 across the BCP area, focusing on their needs.
• Work with carers to understand and support their impact on the residents’ lives.
• Provide strength‑based, self‑directed support, commissioning, monitoring and reviewing to meet individuals’ assessed needs.
• Visit BCP residents within various settings, carrying out regular assessments.
• Hold a UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle.

When you join this team, you will be based at Hillcrest (BH10 4EU) two days per week, with the ability to work flexibly across locations in the BCP area and from home.

Our Team

We are a community‑based team that supports adults across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. As an integrated team we have colleagues from a variety of professions, all working toward the same goal of maximising independence and enabling people to lead the best life they can.

The team has a range of social care experience, including qualified social workers, newly qualified ASYE social workers, and experienced unqualified social care staff.

For an informal discussion please contact Jane Pearce, Annette Ivey and Emma Spicer at 01202 611880. Interviews will be held on Thursday 11th December in person at Hillcrest, Slades Farm Road, BH10 4EU.

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world‑renowned coastline, and we can offer career‑defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world‑class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Our Benefits

BCP Council is committed to creating a modern, inclusive, and supportive workplace. Our enhanced offer includes fair and transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain talented individuals. Flexible working, wellbeing support, and opportunities for career progression are all part of the package.

DBS

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.