Registered Respite Manager

We are looking for a caring and driven Registered Manager to lead our respite service at Barleyfields House.

Our goal is simple: to provide a safe, welcoming environment where the people we support can enjoy meaningful and enjoyable activities, while families have peace of mind knowing their loved ones are well cared for.

In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the service, inspiring and motivating a dedicated team to deliver outstanding care.

You will work closely with families, social workers, and commissioners to ensure every stay is positive, well-planned, and person-centred., This registered manager role is to support a 4 bed respite service in Shrewsbury. There are currently 42 people on the books and there is regular turnaround. Therefore, the service requires a manager who is experienced, efficient and methodical about ensuring that all documentation is in place for when people arrive and leave the service. The candidate will need to be adaptable at short notice.

An eye for detail is necessary as there is a lot of data collection required for the local authority.

The candidate needs to be confident is supporting people with varying needs and abilities.

The team has been very stable but need encouragement to drive forward outcome focused support and promote independence. The team are very close, so will require strong leadership in order to keep them focused on the strategy and service goals. There may be a need to challenge poor practice.

1. This service is continuously moving and changing so the manager will need to be competent and efficient in order to keep up with the pace.

2. We took this service over in October 2025 and there are still changes to be made, both culturally and from a compliance perspective.

3. There is an exciting opportunity to develop people's skills in this service and work with some of our supported living schemes to move people into more permanent settings.

READ WHAT OUR STAFF TEAM SAY ABOUT WORKING FOR WALSINGHAM SUPPORT

We collected some comments from our team members from our 3 month and 6 month pulse surveys.

Here is what they said:

o "...I feel motivated, valued and committed to providing high-quality care..."
o "...every voice is valued and my manager is always accessible when I need to speak up or contribute..."
o "...I feel supported when it comes to developing professionally..."
o "...the onboarding played a pivotal role in helping me understand and appreciate my role..."
o "...I feel supported in my development and genuinely feel good working as a Walsingham Support Worker..."
o "...I feel very confident because I've had the right training and work with a team that's always ready to help..."
o "...the onboarding played a pivotal role in helping me understand and appreciate my role..."
o "...my manager trusts me, believes in my work and supports my professional development..."
o "...I feel more confident and motivated to learn, grow and contribute to the quality of the organisation..."

o A deep understanding of the emotional impact of respite care on families and the people we support
o Strong leadership skills to inspire, motivate, and lead by example
o The ability to handle complex situations and resolve conflict effectively
o Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust with families and professionals
o Experience keeping accurate records and carrying out audits
o Skills in managing rotas, budgets, and care planning

SALARY: £35,000 per annum, o £35,000 per annum
o A supportive work environment with opportunities for training and development
o The chance to lead a service that truly makes a difference every day
o 28 days annual leave, rising up to 38 days depending on length of service.
o Pension scheme contributions.
o Employee Assistance Programme Supplied by Health Assured
o Life assurance equal to three times your salary.
o Bereavement helpline.
o Walsingham Rewards Scheme with extensive discounts on everyday items.
o Exceptional training and continuing professional development opportunities.
o Long service awards.
o Recommend a friend bonus of £250.

If you're ready to take on a rewarding leadership role and help create a service where people feel safe, valued, and supported, wed love to hear from you.