Assistant Manager

Position: Assistant Manager – Non-Specialist Services

Job Location: Penygraig, Tonypandy, CF40 1HL

Employment Type: Full-time, 40 Hours per week

Base Salary: £30,000 Per Annum

Essentials: The ability to drive is essential for this post.

Qualifications: QCF Level 5 in Health & Social Care and experience in leading a team (or level 3 or 4 and working towards Level 5 with good previous management experience)
You will work closely with Manager and play a key role in staff development, service delivery, and maintaining care standards.

Benefits

• £500 Refer a Friend bonus
• DBS check paid
• Social Care Wales registration fee covered
• Employee health and wellbeing programme
• Comprehensive training and career development
• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Performance and attendance-related bonus
• On-site parking

Full job description

As Assistant Care Manager, you will support the Registered Manager and lead a dedicated care team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You will work closely with the service manager and play a key role in staff development, service delivery, and maintaining care standards.

Role and Responsibilities

You will need to:

• Support the Registered Manager in daily operations and lead in their absence
• Supervise and develop care staff to deliver high-quality, person-centred support
• Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with care standards
• Promote dignity, independence, and wellbeing for individuals with complex needs
• Foster strong relationships with staff, supported individuals, and professionals
• Oversee Specialist Support Managers and Senior Support Workers

Experience

Proven experience in care is essential. You will also need to demonstrate experience in residential care and managing challenging behaviours. Strong leadership, communication and IT skills are also key to this role.

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