Residential Care Manager

Elliots Hill; Haverfordwest; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Free Parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Paid sick leave

Private Health Care

Purchase of Annual leave option

Job summary

The EH Group is seeking a Residential Care Manager to lead two care homes in Haverfordwest, providing strong leadership and ensuring safe, person-centred care. You will report to the Head of Residential Care and coach a team of Senior Support Workers.

Ideal candidates will have residential care leadership experience, safeguarding knowledge, excellent communication and organisational skills, and be committed to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential care setting.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and person-centred care practices.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach to leading and developing others.
• CIW-regulated services experience advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operation of two residential care homes in Haverfordwest (23 beds) and a separate 8-bed service.
• Provide leadership and supervision to Senior Support Workers.
• Maintain high standards of care, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and professionals.
• Drive continuous improvement and service development.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Communication

Organisational skills

Safeguarding

Education

A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Job description

Employment is subject to at least two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS.

Applicants should be 18 years or over.

PLEASE NOTE: WE CAN ARE NOT CURRENTLY OFFERING CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

The Role

As Residential Care Manager, you will provide leadership, guidance and support to your teams, ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality, person-centred care.

Reporting to the Head of Residential Care, you will:

Location: Haverfordwest

• Lead and support the day-to-day operation of two residential care homes in Haverfordwest, comprising 23 beds, with additional oversight of a separate 8-bed service.
• Provide leadership, supervision and management to a team of Senior Support Workers
• Create a positive culture where residents and staff can thrive.
• Support, motivate and develop your teams to achieve excellent outcomes.
• Ensure high standards of care, quality and regulatory compliance.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and external professionals.
• Monitor service quality and drive continuous improvement.
• Work closely with senior leaders to develop and strengthen services.

About You

We are looking for someone who is passionate about people and committed to delivering outstanding care.

• Experience in a residential care setting.
• Previous leadership or management experience within health or social care.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and person-centred care practices.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, proactive approach to leading and developing others.
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or willingness to work towards this qualification) and experience of working within CIW-regulated services would be advantageous but are not essential.

We welcome applications from candidates who have the right values, leadership potential and commitment to learning, as full training and ongoing support will be provided.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive and experienced senior leadership team.
• Excellent opportunities for development and career progression.
• Training and support towards qualifications where required.
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of residents and staff.
• A rewarding leadership role with the autonomy to shape and develop services.
• Paid DBS
• Free Parking
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Paid sick leave
• Private Health Care
• Purchase of Annual leave option

If you're an experienced care professional ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Why Join The EH Group?

Founded in 1988, The EH Group is one of West Wales' leading providers of care and training services. Based in Pembrokeshire, we have grown from a single residential care service into a diverse organisation comprising Elliots Hill, Pembrokeshire Care, Ashdale Care Home and Catalyst Training. Today, with over 250 dedicated employees, we support around 200 individuals across our residential, nursing, supported living and community services. Guided by our values of Caring, Happiness, Integrity, Learning and Pride, we remain committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care and supporting people to live fulfilling lives.

We are proud of the services we deliver and the difference our teams make every day. Working across residential care homes, supported living services and specialist care environments, we are committed to providing safe, person-centred care that promotes dignity, choice, respect and inclusion

At The EH Group, our values guide everything we do:

• Caring – Our principal focus is people.
• Happiness – We create environments where people can thrive.
• Integrity – We always do the right thing.
• Learning – We embrace innovation and continuous improvement.
• Pride – We strive for excellence in everything we do.

As an employer, we invest in our people, support professional development and encourage colleagues to grow their careers within an organisation that values collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement. We are passionate about creating positive workplaces where staff feel supported, respected and empowered to deliver outstanding care

If you are an experienced care leader looking for an opportunity to make a real difference across multiple services and help shape the future of residential care within a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.

Elliotshill – code EH1

Required experience

• Experience in a residential care setting.
• Previous leadership or management experience within health or social care.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and person-centred care practices.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, proactive approach to leading and developing others.

A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or willingness to work towards this qualification) and experience of working within CIW-regulated services would be advantageous but are not essential.

• Experience in a residential care setting.
• Previous leadership or management experience within health or social care.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and person-centred care practices.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A positive, proactive approach to leading and developing others.

A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or willingness to work towards this qualification) and experience of working within CIW-regulated services would be advantageous but are not essential.