Registered Manager - Children's Respite Home

Cardiff Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking a seasoned Registered Manager to oversee a Children's Respite Home within its Social Services Directorate. You will ensure the home operates safely, in line with regulations, and delivers high-quality care that supports positive outcomes for children and young people.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care Services and be registered with Social Care Wales, bringing extensive residential care leadership experience to

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care Services (Children and Young People's Registered Management) Wales & NI.
• Registered with Social Care Wales.
• Extensive experience in a Children's Residential Care setting at senior or management level.
• Experience as Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of: Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016; Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014; Safeguarding and Child Protection legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Children’s Respite Home.
• Ensure adherence to the home’s Statement of Purpose.
• Foster a child-focused, inclusive environment.
• Chair meetings, placement reviews, and on-call rota.
• Oversee staffing, training, supervision, and performance management.
• Ensure compliance with Welsh care legislation and safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Stakeholder management

Communication

Change management

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care Services (Children & Young People's Registered Management) Wales & NI

Registered with Social Care Wales

Job description

Cardiff Council is in search of a seasoned Registered Manager to oversee a Children's Respite Home within its Social Services Directorate. The role involves ensuring the home operates safely, effectively, and in compliance with regulations, providing high-quality care that fosters positive outcomes for children and young people. The ideal candidate will meet the "fit person" criteria for a Registered Manager and adhere to the duties outlined in the Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016. This position is ideal for an experienced residential childcare manager with a strong background in leadership, safeguarding, and operational management.

Leadership & Service Management

• Lead and manage the Children's Respite Home.
• Ensure adherence to the home's Statement of Purpose.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and child-focused environment.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with, Serve as Practice Leader and advocate for a Signs of Safety approach.
• Support the adoption of restorative practice models and behavior support frameworks.

People Management

• Supervise and develop residential care staff.
• Oversee staffing levels, recruitment, performance management, and workforce planning.
• Conduct regular supervision and appraisals.
• Facilitate staff training and ongoing professional development.
• Address employee wellbeing and performance issues.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure compliance with:
• Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016
• Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014
• CIW requirements
• Safeguarding legislation and guidance
• Maintain policies, procedures, and operational standards.
• Lead inspections, audits, and regulatory compliance activities.
• Ensure all care planning and record-keeping requirements are fulfilled.

Performance & Quality Assurance

• Develop and maintain performance management frameworks.
• Produce quality of care and performance reports.
• Gather feedback from children, families, staff, and professionals.
• Promote continuous service improvement and evidence-based practice.

Financial & Resource Management

• Manage budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Ensure efficient use of staffing, resources, equipment, and facilities.
• Maintain safe and effective working environments.
• Monitor service performance against agreed objectives and standards.

Operational Responsibilities

• Chair meetings and placement reviews.
• Participate in the residential management on-call rota.
• Undertake occasional out-of-hours work as needed.
• Represent the home at relevant multi-agency meetings and forums.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care Services (Children and Young People's Registered Management) Wales & NI.
• Registered with Social Care Wales.
• Extensive experience in a Children's Residential Care setting at a senior or management level.
• Experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, or equivalent leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Regulation and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act 2016
• Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014
• Safeguarding and Child Protection legislation
• Experience managing:
• Staff performance
• Budgets
• Health & Safety
• Service quality and compliance
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead change and service improvement initiatives.

Desirable

• Train the Trainer qualification.
• First Aid at Work qualification.
• HACCP Level 3.
• Experience with:
• Restorative Approaches
• Signs of Safety
• Results Based Accountability (RBA)
• Experience supporting children and young people with complex needs.

Salary and Contract

• £30.53 per hour (Umbrella)
• 3 Month Contract
• 37 Hours Per Week
• Enhanced DBS Required
• Social Care Wales Registration Required
• Full UK Driving Licence and Own Vehicle Required
• Mileage Paid in Line with HMRC Rates
• Bi-weekly Pay
• Opportunity to lead a specialist Children's Respite Home.
• Key management role within Cardiff Council's Social Services Directorate.
• Chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children and young people.