Lead, Children's Short Breaks & Respite Service

Resourcing Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Occupational sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Gift vouchers and rewards

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Resourcing Group in Shrewsbury is recruiting for an Ofsted Registered Manager to lead a specialist children's short-break/respite service. You will oversee a skilled staff team, ensure high-quality, child-centred care, and guarantee regulatory safeguarding compliance while working with families and partner agencies.

The role requires strong safeguarding knowledge and experience with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of management experience within the last 5 years in a children's home or service.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted requirements and the Children's Homes Regulations 2015.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge and procedures.
• Passion for delivering child-centred care and improving outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support an experienced staff team to deliver high-quality, individualised care.
• Plan admissions and short-break stays around each child's needs, wishes and interests.
• Collaborate with families, social workers, schools, healthcare professionals and other partner agencies.
• Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead and respond to safeguarding concerns promptly.
• Oversee referrals and assessments and plan before children attend the service.
• Support recruitment and safer recruitment practices.
• Build strong relationships with children, families and the wider community.
• Complete audits in line with the service's schedule.
• Ensure compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Ofsted requirements.

Skills

Management experience

Ofsted knowledge

Safeguarding knowledge

Child-centred care

Job description

Resourcing Group in Shrewsbury is recruiting for an Ofsted Registered Manager to lead a specialist children's short-break/respite service. You will oversee a skilled staff team, ensure high-quality, child-centred care, and guarantee regulatory safeguarding compliance while working with families and partner agencies.

The role requires strong safeguarding knowledge and experience with regulatory requirements.