Registered Short Break Home Manager
| Posting date: | 07 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £55,979.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | A competitive salary Generous annual leave entitlement Access to an occupational pension scheme A range of employee benefits including; public transport and gym memberships discount |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 August 2025 |
| Location: | Star House, 32 Ackworth Road, Featherstone, Pontefract, WF7 5LU |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wakefield Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 243169 |
Summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen within Wakefield Council's Children's Services for a Short Break Registered Manager. The Ofsted registered home forms part of Wakefield Council's wider SEND offer, and is currently rated GOOD. We are looking for a motivated and inspirational leader who can continue the journey to achieving outstanding outcomes for the children within our care. Star House provides planned and sometimes emergency short break for up to 7 children with complex health, learning, physical and or sensory needs. Children may also present challenging behaviours.
Applicants should have a good understanding of the Children's Homes Standards and Regulations 2015 and the inspection framework.(SCCIF) Within the last 5 years applicants should have at least 2 years experience of working with children and young people, and at least 1 years experience of working at a senior level. Applicants should be at least qualified to Diploma level 3 in children and young people and or equivalent, and be willing to undertake the Diploma Level 5 qualification within 2 years of commencing the position.
Why choose Wakefield Council:
Competitive Salary
Automatic access to Local Government Pension
Access to top up pensions through AVC's
Access to substantial training and life long learning through our Learning Academy
Discounted access to Aspire Leisure Centres
Cycle to work scheme
Applicants should have a good understanding of the Children's Homes Standards and Regulations 2015 and the inspection framework.(SCCIF) Within the last 5 years applicants should have at least 2 years experience of working with children and young people, and at least 1 years experience of working at a senior level. Applicants should be at least qualified to Diploma level 3 in children and young people and or equivalent, and be willing to undertake the Diploma Level 5 qualification within 2 years of commencing the position.
Why choose Wakefield Council:
Competitive Salary
Automatic access to Local Government Pension
Access to top up pensions through AVC's
Access to substantial training and life long learning through our Learning Academy
Discounted access to Aspire Leisure Centres
Cycle to work scheme