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Registered Care Manager
Bournemouth
4 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Bournemouth
Health / Social Care
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
Key Skills
Team leadership and staff management
Strong organisational and time management abilities
Effective report writing and record keeping
Problem solving and decision making
Building positive relationships with young people and partner agencies
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website
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
Key Skills
Team leadership and staff management
Strong organisational and time management abilities
Effective report writing and record keeping
Problem solving and decision making
Building positive relationships with young people and partner agencies
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website