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Henshaws Specialist College

Care Manager

The closing date is 31 August 2025

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Job summary

This is a rewarding opportunity for an experiencedcare managerto join Henshaws, working closely with our other Care managers to lead our team across both ourresidential careservices andrespite service. You will be at the heart of ensuring safe, compassionate and person-centred care, delivered by a motivated and well-supported team.

Main duties of the job

Your leadership will play a vital role in creating a positive, inclusive working culture. By supporting and guiding the team with confidence and care, you will help them deliver an outstanding service to our service users every day. A flexible approach and calm professionalism are key, as we continue to develop and grow our services.

This role is central to Henshaws mission to empower people living with disabilities to go beyond expectations.

About us

Henshaws is a northern charity supporting people living with sight loss and a range of other disabilities to go beyond expectations. We believe that, wherever they are, everyone has the right to an independent and fulfilling life. Our support, advice and training enables people and their families build skills, develop confidence, help each other and look forward to a more positive future.

Details

Date posted

27 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,481.60 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0586-25-0027

Job locations

Bogs Lane

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG1 4ED


Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone with strong experience in managing care services and leading teams. You will bring both structure and a personal touch, ensuring staff feel valued and supported to perform at their best. A hands-on, flexible approach is essential to meet the needs of both the team and the service users.

You must hold a minimum of a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care and be committed to work towards a Level 5, if not already held. Experience in working with young adults or individuals with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs would be helpful.

This role requires flexibility, including some evening and weekend work, and out-of-hours support. You will work across different care settings at Henshaws College to ensure an effective and safe service.

Job description

Job responsibilities

We are looking for someone with strong experience in managing care services and leading teams. You will bring both structure and a personal touch, ensuring staff feel valued and supported to perform at their best. A hands-on, flexible approach is essential to meet the needs of both the team and the service users.

You must hold a minimum of a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care and be committed to work towards a Level 5, if not already held. Experience in working with young adults or individuals with learning disabilities, autism or mental health needs would be helpful.

This role requires flexibility, including some evening and weekend work, and out-of-hours support. You will work across different care settings at Henshaws College to ensure an effective and safe service.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 Health and Social Care
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Level 3 Health and Social Care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Henshaws Specialist College

Address

Bogs Lane

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG1 4ED


Employer's website

https://www.henshaws.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Henshaws Specialist College

Address

Bogs Lane

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG1 4ED


Employer's website

https://www.henshaws.org.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior HR Advisor

Helen Thompson

helen.thompson@henshaws.org.uk

Details

Date posted

27 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£37,481.60 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

B0586-25-0027

Job locations

Bogs Lane

Harrogate

North Yorkshire

HG1 4ED


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