Respite Manager

Orchid Healthcare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchid Healthcare is seeking an Interim Respite Manager for a small service focused on learning disabilities and mental health. The 3-month contract offers 37.5 hours per week and a pro rata salary of £38,000–£40,000 per annum.

You will support the Registered Manager and oversee the respite service, ensuring safe, person-centred care and strong local authority collaboration. Applicants should have respite/registered manager experience, hold RMA/NVQ5, and possess a driving licence with access to

Qualifications

• Experience as respite or registered manager overseeing staff and services.
• Ability to develop strong relationships with local authorities and maintain high CQC standards.
• Must hold RMA / NVQ5 or equivalent.
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use.
• Desirable: MCare experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager and oversee the respite service to ensure high-quality, safe, person-centred care.
• Promote independence, dignity and positive outcomes for service users.
• Ensure effective communication with staff, families and local authorities.
• Handle flexible duties and additional tasks as required by senior management.

Skills

Driving license

Respite management

Staff management

Local authority liaison

CQC compliance

MCare experience (Desirable)

Education

RMA / NVQ5 or equivalent

Job description

Interim Respite Manager, up to £40,000 per annum (pro rata)

Service Manager | Care Manager

Learning Disabilities | Mental Health

Job Description:

An Interim Respite Manager post has become for a long-standing care organisation that specialise in caring for those with learning disabilities and mental health needs.

• 3 month contract
• £38,000 to £40,000 per annum, pro rata
• Must have previous experience as a care home manager
• 37.5 hours per week
• Very small service for those with learning difficulties
• Job reference: JO19642

The Interim Respite Manager will support the Registered Manager and oversee the respite service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and person-centred care that promotes independence, dignity and positive outcomes. Good communication skills, previous management experience and a passion for providing outstanding care are therefore essential.

Skills / Qualifications Required:

• Previous respite manager or registered manager level experience of managing staff, groups of services and developing excellent relationships with local authorities and maintaining high standards of compliance with Care Quality Commission regulated standards
• Must hold RMA / NVQ5 or equivalent
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use
• Strong interpersonal and people management skills
• Able to work flexibly and undertake other such duties as may be reasonably required by senior management.
• Desirable - MCare experience

Respite Coordinator / Care Coordintator / Respite Manager / Care Manager