Impactful Respite Services Manager (10‑Month Temp)

Mirus Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Paid travel 45p per mile

Job summary

Mirus Wales is seeking a temporary Registered Manager to lead our Respite services in Cardiff. You will drive person-centered support for adults with learning disabilities and oversee a dynamic team.

The role requires extensive leadership experience, budget oversight, and strong regulatory knowledge. The position offers a funded development path, supportive culture, and a comprehensive benefits package, with a 10-month duration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in person-centered services for adults with learning disabilities.
• 5+ years' experience managing people and services.
• Experience managing budgets and reporting on financial performance.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• QCF 5 / Registered Managers Award or equivalent in Health & Social Care.
• Registered as a Social Care Manager with Social Care Wales.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Fully funded and supported qualification–QCF.
• 20 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays (increase after 12 months).
• Pension Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Paid work-related travel at 45p per mile between services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the delivery of high-quality respite services in line with values and regulatory standards.
• Develop and motivate staff teams, ensuring services meet quality, contractual, and legislative requirements.
• Manage service budgets, contracts, and deliver against key objectives.
• Promote a positive culture of Health, Safety, and Wellbeing.
• Support geographically dispersed teams and act as a role model for good practice.
• Ensure effective risk management, compliance, and business continuity planning.
• Provide strong leadership, supervision, and support to direct reports.
• Oversee recruitment, induction, and ongoing development of staff.
• Lead on quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Staff development

Budget management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

QCF 5 / Registered Managers Award

Social Care Wales registration

Job description

Mirus Wales is seeking a temporary Registered Manager to lead our Respite services in Cardiff. You will drive person-centered support for adults with learning disabilities and oversee a dynamic team.

The role requires extensive leadership experience, budget oversight, and strong regulatory knowledge. The position offers a funded development path, supportive culture, and a comprehensive benefits package, with a 10-month duration.