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Registered Manager – Children’s Specialist Residential Care
About the Role
*Please note that applications will be reviewed weekly, and the advert may close early if vacancies are filled before 25st March 2026.
émotions Prove your passion for empowering children with disabilities and making a lasting difference. Join Poppins, a specialist children’s residential care service within Cornwall Council, where we deliver nurturing, child-centred support tailored to complex needs.
About the Service and Team
Poppins is a residental children’s home providing:
- Specialist residential care and support for children with disabilities and complex needs
- A safe, secure, and nurturing environment where independence and enrichment are prioritised
- Trauma-informed and Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) approaches
- Commitment to Restraint Reduction Network accreditation
Our vision: Transform children’s lived experiences by delivering inclusive, empowering care and promoting meaningful life outcomes.
The Opportunity
As the Registered Manager, you will:
- Lead a dedicated team within Cornwall Council’s Disabled Children & Therapy Service
- Collaborate with experienced managers to uphold high standards of care
- Drive service excellence and improve outcomes for disabled children and young people
- Represent Cornwall Council in a public-facing role, adhering to statutory English language requirements
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Note: This role is subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.
Requirements
To succeed, you’ll need:
- Qualification: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
- Experience: Proven track record in residential care provision
- Knowledge: Extensive legislation and safeguarding frameworks expertise
- Skills:
- Strong leadership acumen in high-support environments
- Ability to apply trauma-informed and PBS strategies
- Emotional resilience and adaptability when working with children’s complex needs
- Collaborative approach with multi-agency teams and families
- Language: Compliance with public sector English language requirements
The full role profile is attached for reference.
What You’ll Gain
- Flexible application timeline – Apply now (weekly reviews begin until the advertised close date)
- Recruitment & Retention Bonus:
- £2,000 upon starting
- Additional £2,000 after first year
- Competitive Salary + generous relocation package (up to £8,000) for eligible candidates
- Specialist training (complementing Cornwall Council’s core Children and Families Services Programme)
- Pension: Career-average revalued earnings scheme (including voluntary extras)
- Enhanced annual leave + option to buy additional paid leave
- Employee Benefits Scheme: Access to local/national discounts
- Career Development: Clear progression pathways for leadership growth
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About Us
Cornwall Council prioritises fairness, diversity, and inclusion, embedding these principles across all teams. We strive to safeguard vulnerable service users and uphold recruitment best practice. Our services impact over half a million residents annually, offering rewarding roles with opportunities for meaningful impact.
Flexible Working
We support flexible arrangements such as part-time or compressed hours – further details available here.
Safeguarding Commitment
As a Disability Confident and equal opportunities employer, we assess applicants on merits and potential, pledging to safeguard children, young people, and adults at-risk.
How to Apply
Submit your application with a supporting statement:
- Highlight how you meet role criteria (using examples from your experience or qualifications)
- Avoid editing your application after submission—contact careers@cornwall.gov.uk with queries
Existing employees: Apply via the Oracle Opportunity Marketplace using your Cornwall Council email.
Next Steps:
For further details, email Sharron Adams at sharron.adams@cornwall.gov.uk or explore our residential care services online.
Additional guidance on applying is available.
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