Registered Care Manager

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd. is seeking an experienced Care Manager to lead the daily operations of our service for young people aged 16-18 in Bournemouth.

The role emphasises a safe, stable environment and the development of independence, confidence, and life skills, in line with Ofsted standards and company policy. You will oversee service leadership, safeguarding, and quality assurance, build partnerships with Local Authorities, social workers, CAMHS and education providers, and ensure high

Qualifications

• Experience supporting young people aged 16-18.
• Senior or leadership role within supported living or residential care.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and risk management experience.
• Understanding of Ofsted requirements and relevant legislation.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the smooth running of the supported living provision on a day-to-day basis.
• Lead and motivate staff teams to deliver high-quality support to young people.
• Manage staffing arrangements, including rotas and shift coverage.
• Carry out regular supervisions, appraisals, and team meetings.
• Support the recruitment, induction, and ongoing development of staff members.
• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all young people within the service.
• Ensure support plans, risk assessments, and safety plans are completed and regularly reviewed.
• Encourage young people to build independence, emotional resilience, and everyday life skills.
• Support access to education, training, employment, healthcare, and community activities.
• Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, incidents, missing episodes, and challenging behaviour.
• Ensure the service operates in accordance with Ofsted standards and regulations, and relevant legislation.
• Conduct regular audits and quality assurance checks.
• Maintain accurate records and reports.
• Ensure all staff follow company policies and procedures consistently.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with Local Authorities, Social Workers, CAMHS, Education providers, Families and external agencies.
• Attend reviews, professional meetings, and safeguarding conferences where required.
• Ensure the home remains safe, welcoming, and suitable for young people.
• Oversee medication procedures and general health & safety compliance.
• Ensure staff are confident in emergency procedures and risk management practices.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Organisational skills

Risk management

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 3/4/5 Health & Social Care or Leadership & Management

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Care Manager to lead the daily operations of our service for young people aged 16-18. The successful candidate will create a safe, stable, and supportive environment where young people are encouraged to develop independence, confidence, and positive life skills.

This role requires strong leadership, a commitment to safeguarding, and the ability to ensure the service consistently delivers high standards of care in line with Ofsted regulations, company policies, and relevant legislation.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Service Leadership

• Oversee the smooth running of the supported living provision on a day-to-day basis
• Lead and motivate staff teams to deliver high-quality support to young people
• Manage staffing arrangements, including rotas and shift coverage
• Carry out regular supervisions, appraisals, and team meetings
• Support the recruitment, induction, and ongoing development of staff members

Supporting Young People

• Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all young people within the service
• Ensure support plans, risk assessments, and safety plans are completed and regularly reviewed
• Encourage young people to build independence, emotional resilience, and everyday life skills
• Support access to education, training, employment, healthcare, and community activities
• Respond appropriately to safeguarding concerns, incidents, missing episodes, and challenging behaviour

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure the service operates in accordance with:
  • Ofsted standards and regulations
  • The Children Act 1989
  • Supported Accommodation Regulations
  • Current safeguarding legislation and guidance
• Conduct regular audits and quality assurance checks
• Maintain accurate records and reports
• Ensure all staff follow company policies and procedures consistently

Partnership Working

• Build and maintain positive working relationships with:
  • Local Authorities
  • Social Workers
  • CAMHS
  • Education providers
  • Families and external agencies
• Attend reviews, professional meetings, and safeguarding conferences where required

Health & Safety

• Ensure the home remains safe, welcoming, and suitable for young people
• Oversee medication procedures and general health & safety compliance
• Ensure staff are confident in emergency procedures and risk management practices

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Experience supporting young people aged 16-18
• Previous experience in a senior or leadership role within supported living or residential care
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and risk management experience
• Understanding of Ofsted requirements and relevant legislation
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to remain calm and effective in challenging situations
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Level 3, 4, or 5 qualification in Health & Social Care or Leadership & Management
• Experience managing supported accommodation services
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and therapeutic practice