Registered Manager - Children's Short Breaks / Respite Service
Shrewsbury | £50,000 - £55,000 DOE | Permanent
Are you an experienced Registered Manager or Deputy Manager looking for something a little different from a traditional children's home?
This specialist short-break service provides respite stays for children and young people with learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities. Children typically stay for 2-3 nights, enjoying fun activities and experiences planned around their individual needs, interests and wishes.
The service is part of a well-established charity with a strong reputation for making a positive difference to children, young people and families.
What's on offer
- £50,000 - £55,000 per year, depending on experience
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Pension scheme
- Occupational sick pay
- Employee Assistance and wellbeing support
- Rewards and recognition scheme
- Flexible working
- A genuinely rewarding role with an established and experienced team
The role
As the Ofsted Registered Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the service, leading an experienced team and ensuring children receive safe, high-quality and child-centred care.
You will be responsible for:
- Leading and supporting the staff team.
- Ensuring short-break stays and activities are well planned around each child.
- Working closely with families, social workers, schools and other professionals.
- Acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
- Overseeing referrals, assessments and care planning.
- Ensuring the service meets Ofsted and Children's Homes Regulations requirements.
- Completing audits and supporting the ongoing development of the service.
About you
You will need:
- At least 2 years' management experience within the last 5 years as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children's home or children's service.
- Good knowledge of Ofsted requirements and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
- A genuine passion for child-centred care.
Previous experience of working with children with learning disabilities isn't essential. If you're currently working with children and young people with EBD, challenging behaviour or other complex needs and would like to move into an LD/autism service, full support will be provided.
The service operates Wednesday to Monday, so the Registered Manager will be required to work at least 1 weekend in 4 as part of the management rota.
Apply
If you're an experienced children's care manager looking for a rewarding role that's different from a traditional children's home, apply now to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay: £50,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
