Job Description

37 hours per week



Temporary - 1 year Maternity Cover



Are you a confident, compassionate leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and has a passion for supporting adults through periods of crisis, emergency accommodation, or rapid transition?



Do you bring stability, structure, and clear direction - even when things are moving quickly?



If yes, Ael-y-Bryn would value your leadership.



About Ael-y-Bryn



Ael-y-Bryn is Bridgend's emergency supported accommodation for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. We provide safe, short-term accommodation where people can stabilise, feel supported, and begin planning their next steps.



It's a busy environment where situations can change quickly -- but the heart of the service is strong relationships, clear communication, and person-centred support that helps people regain control and move forward.



This temporary managerial role offers the chance to guide the team through an important year of development and service refresh.



The Role



As the Temporary Manager, you will:


Lead and support a dedicated team to deliver high-quality, person-centred emergency support.

Bring calm, clarity, and strong decision-making during high-pressure situations.

Oversee admission, assessment, stabilisation, and move-on planning.

Ensure personal plans, risk assessments, and documentation are up-to-date, strengths-based, and meaningful.

Support staff to work confidently with crisis and positive risk management.

Build strong relationships with families, social workers, health partners, and community teams.

Maintain safe staffing, effective rotas, and clear communication channels.

Promote reflective practice and staff wellbeing in a demanding environment.

Ensure the service runs smoothly and consistently -- providing stability for both staff and the people we support.


About You



We are looking for someone who is:


Experienced in supporting adults with learning disabilities or complex needs, particularly in fast-paced or crisis-led environments.

Emotionally intelligent with strong grounding skills and the ability to lead others through challenging situations.

Organised and proactive, able to prioritise competing pressures effectively.

A natural communicator who can build trust quickly with people we support, staff teams, and partner agencies.

Confident in leading teams, managing performance, and modelling positive values.

Skilled in risk management, decision-making, and maintaining a calm, structured environment.

Flexible, responsive, and able to adapt as circumstances change.


Relevant registration or the ability to register as a manager is essential.



What We Offer


A supportive and collaborative leadership network across Provider Services.

High-quality supervision and reflective development opportunities.

Strong operational support during complex admissions or crisis situations.

Generous local government benefits and annual leave.

Access to employee wellbeing support.

A chance to genuinely shape and strengthen a vital front-line service.


Join Us



If you are ready to lead a dynamic service, support adults through periods of uncertainty, and guide staff through an important year of development at Ael-y-Bryn, we would be delighted to hear from you.



Apply now and help us provide safe, responsive, person-centred emergency support when it matters most.



Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.



An Enhanced with Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.



Night Duties, Sleeping In, Weekend Working are a requirement of this post.



Temporary up to 12 months or until the post holder returns; whichever is earlier.



Closing Date: 14 January 2026



Shortlisting Date: 15 January 2026



Interview Date: 19 January 2026



Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council



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Job details

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Job reference
18216
Date posted
08/01/2026
Application closing date
14/01/2026
Location
Bridgend County Borough
Salary
34,434 - 36,363 per annum
Contractual hours
37
Basis
Full time
Job category/type
Social Care - Adults/Children
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