Location: Merthyr Tydfil
We are seeking a Registered Manager to lead a residential mental health service in Merthyr Tydfil. This role requires strong leadership, a calm and values-driven approach, and a clear commitment to safeguarding, person-centred practice, and high-quality outcomes for people with complex needs, including predominantly Mental Health with some mild Learning Disabilities and Brain Injuries.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee day-to-day operations of the residential service in Merthyr Tydfil, ensuring safe, effective and compliant care delivery
* Lead and develop staff to deliver consistent support, ensuring dignity, choice and independence are at the centre of daily practice
* Manage service quality, performance, risk and continuous improvement, including audit and action planning
* Promote positive outcomes by supporting individuals to live lifestyles of their choosing
* Maintain strong safeguarding procedures and ensure reporting, documentation and incident management meet legislative and best-practice expectations
* Ensure compliance with CIW legislation, updates, changes and relevant best practice
What We’re Looking For
* Experience in a leadership role within residential care, ideally mental health services
* Demonstrable experience managing people, service delivery and quality standards, including working with Learning Disabilities
* Strong understanding of safeguarding and the principles of safe, person-centred support
* Excellent organisational skills, time management, and the ability to work on your own initiative
* Holds or is working towards a Level 4 or 5 qualification relevant to registered management in residential care
* Proven commitment to positive values and promoting independence, choice and respect
Qualifications & Compliance
* CIW awareness and commitment to staying current with legislation, guidance, and best practices
* Level 4 or 5 qualification, or progress towards this requirement
Salary
* Basic £45,000 per year and £55,000 OTE
Vetro Recruitment acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Vetro is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merit alone
Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year