Home Manager

Orbis Education & Care Ltd; Pencoed; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist education and care provider is seeking a Home Manager to lead a brand-new service in Pencoed, Wales. This role requires strong leadership skills, a QCF Level 5 in Health and Social Care, and experience in a care setting. You will be responsible for fostering a nurturing environment, promoting best practices in care for adults with complex needs, and ensuring the team's professional growth. Competitive salary range from £35,000 to £40,000 with additional benefits like health support and ongoing training.

Benefits

Fully paid induction and DBS

Funded Health and Social Care qualifications

Cashback Health Shield Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Blue Light Card eligibility for discounts

Death in Service benefit

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a care setting or as a Deputy Manager with ambition to progress.
• Understanding of adult care regulations and best practice.
• Genuine passion for improving lives of adults with complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a dedicated team providing high-quality care.
• Build a collaborative culture ensuring team confidence and value.
• Champion best practice in care delivery.

Skills

Leadership experience in a care setting

Solid understanding of adult care regulations

Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities

Full UK driving licence

Education

QCF Level 5 in Health and Social Care

Job description

About The Role

Step into Leadership with Orbis Education and Care – Become our Home Manager! 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.

• Location: Bridgend
• Salary: £35,000‑£40,000 (depending on experience)
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week

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 will 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

Why Join Orbis?

• 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 – 2× 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.

Orbis Education and Care is committed to protecting the privacy and security of your personal data. By applying, you understand that the personal data collected about you as part of your application and registration process will be used in accordance with our Applicant Privacy Notice. Full details on how we collect and process your data and your rights can be viewed here: (url removed)