Registered Manager - Short Breaks Disability

Overview

Registered Manager - Short Break Children's Home

Are you a passionate leader dedicated to providing exceptional care to children and young people? We're working with an Outstanding Local Authority where you can truly make a positive impact. This is an extraordinary opportunity to lead a service that transforms the lives of children with complex needs and their families. We are seeking a Registered Manager for a Short Break Children's Home—a vibrant, activity‑based service offering essential short breaks for children with disabilities and complex needs.

This is a chance to lead a well‑established, highly regarded service supported by a dedicated and experienced team. We are looking for an experienced, passionate, and caring leader with big aspirations for the service and a strong commitment to delivering outstanding care for children and their families.

• As Registered Manager, lead and inspire a team of Residential Childcare Officers to deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care.
• Set and uphold the highest expectations within the home, ensuring continual improvement and full compliance with safeguarding legislation and Children s Homes Regulations.
• Play a vital role in shaping a nurturing, therapeutic environment where children can thrive, experience positive outcomes, and enjoy meaningful short‑break opportunities.
• Lead and motivate a team of 20+ staff, including deputies, residential childcare officers, and support staff.
• Ensure exceptional standards of care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.
• Oversee care planning, staff development, and operational budgets.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with families, professionals, and partner agencies.
• Champion a therapeutic, child‑centred approach within the home.

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management in Residential Childcare.
• At least 5 years' experience in residential children's care.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted inspections, and Children s Homes Regulations.
• Proven leadership and people‑management skills.
• Experience supporting children with disabilities.
• (We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact.)

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.