Housing with Care Scheme Manager, Spelga Mews

Are you a dedicated Care Home Manager looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference in people’s lives?

We are looking for someone compassionate and experienced to join our management team as a Housing with Care Scheme Manager, and to lead our care and support team at Spelga Mews.

If you’d like to be part of our award-winning team, we’d love to hear from you.

What is the role like?

As a Housing with Care Scheme Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Scheme, including recruiting and managing staff, overseeing the provision of care and support, and creating a positive living environment for our residents and tenants.

A key aspect of this role will be to ensure that the Scheme adheres to the regulations and requirements set by RQIA, DfC, Supporting People and NIHE.

The successful candidate will also ensure that the support and care needs of the individual tenants/residents are delivered to a high quality in accordance with our policies and procedures.

About Spelga Mews

Situated in Banbridge, Spelga Mews is a specialist dementia care and support facility that offers round the clock care for our residents.

Spelga Mews includes a 12-bedroom care and supported living scheme for adults living with dementia, while Spelga Avenue provides 12 supported living bungalows for older people with complex needs who can live independently with outreach support.

The team at Spelga Mews focus on enabling residents to live happy and fulfilled lives within the local community. In 2024, Spelga Mews was recognised for its innovation in practice in care for those with memory loss. The team have also previously been award winners in the health and social care sector for the vital care and support services they provide. The Scheme was recognised for the vital work that the care staff provide outside the scope or standard that is normally expected for such roles.

What do you need to apply?

To apply for the role of Housing with Care Scheme Manager, candidates are asked to detail how they meet the below criteria:

1. Qualified Social Worker OR RGN OR QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for HSC (Adults) OR Allied Health Professional
   AND at least 4 years managerial experience (within the last 5 years) in supported housing or residential care setting with evidence of recent job training within the past 2 years.
2. Knowledge and understanding of the needs of older people, including older people with dementia and how their needs may be addressed by person-centred support and care planning.
3. Registered with NISCC and trained in custody, control and administration of medicines with hands-on support and care skills for older people.
4. Able to work as part of a team and carry out the full requirements of the role to include manual handling (patients) and waking nights.
5. Self-motivated and able to maintain confidentiality, reliability, commitment and professional appearance.
6. A current full driving licence and access to a suitable form of transport*

(*where an applicant indicates that a disability prohibits them from driving, this criterion will be waived at the shortlisting stage.  In such circumstances, consideration will be given in any subsequent offer of appointment to suitable alternative arrangements that the candidate may be able to put in place that would enable them to meet the travel requirements for the post).

Hours: 37 per week

Salary: £42,708 (SP33) to £47,754 (SP38) per annum

To apply:

To access the full criteria please see the job description.

To apply for this role, visit www.radiushousing.org/careers

The closing date for applications is 3rd April 2024, unless otherwise stated.

Radius reserves the right to enhance criteria to facilitate shortlisting.

Association wide waiting lists may be compiled for future same or similar permanent / fixed term vacancies which may arise. 

Radius is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Radius is not a sponsoring organisation, and unfortunately sponsorship is not available.