Cyngor Sir CEREDIGION County Council
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Registered Manager – Hafan y Waun Residential Care Home
Location: Hafan y Waun, Aberystwyth
Salary: £51,665 - £53,817 *
Vacancy Type: 37 hours per week / Permanent
*All salary values are pro-rata.
Closing date: 25/10/2026
Ready to help shape the future of residential care in Ceredigion? We are seeking an experienced and ambitious Registered Manager to lead Hafan y Waun Residential Care Home in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion’s largest residential care home, with 90 registered places.
Recent Care Inspectorate Wales inspections recognised Hafan y Waun as a well performing service, rating all areas as Good and highlighting the quality of care provided, the commitment of the workforce, and the positive experiences of residents and their families. Building on these strong foundations, we are looking for a leader who can further enhance the quality of care, strengthen partnership working and help establish Hafan y Waun as a sector leading residential care home.
This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic and operational leadership in Ceredigion’s largest residential care home. Working closely with colleagues across social care, health and the wider community, you will drive continuous improvement, develop innovative approaches to care, strengthen partnership working with the local health board and ensure outstanding outcomes for residents.
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As part of our commitment to securing outstanding leadership for Hafan y Waun and supporting our ambition to establish the home as a sector leading service, the successful candidate will benefit from:
- £5,000 one off Recruitment Incentive
- Up to £8,000 Relocation Package (subject to eligibility criteria)
If you are passionate about nurturing and leading high performing teams, delivering exceptional care and shaping the next chapter of an ambitious service, we would love to hear from you.
Why join Team Ceredigion? Alongside a competitive salary, we will offer the successful candidate:
- Local Government Pension Scheme and Additional Voluntary Contribution Scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Extensive learning and development opportunities
- Hybrid working opportunities where service needs allow
- Access to our Flexi-time scheme
- The opportunity to lead the next phase of development of Ceredigion’s largest residential care homes
We believe work life balance is important and are committed to supporting our employees to thrive both professionally and personally.
If you have substantial experience managing a residential care setting, hold relevant Level 5 qualifications and are committed to delivering high quality, person centred services, we would welcome your application.
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The advertised salary is inclusive of a market forces supplement of £4,000.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Ceredigion County Council, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Please note: We reserve the right to extend the application closing date.
We are committed to safeguarding and protecting children and adults at risk. As part of this commitment, certain roles within our organisation require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess the suitability of candidates. This role will require an Enhanced DBS check. Please note that the presence of previous convictions will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. We assess each applicant on a case-by-case basis, and take into account the nature and relevance of any convictions in relation to the responsibilities of the role. Our goal is to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where all individuals are treated fairly and with respect. If you have any concerns or questions regarding this process, please feel free to contact us for clarification. Your privacy and dignity are of utmost importance to us throughout the recruitment process.
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