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Job description

We're looking for a Registered Manager who's passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people with disabilities. As the Registered Manager, you will play a valuable role in ensuring children and young people with a disability receive a short break.

Responsibilities

• Line-manage the Team Manager, Senior Residential Project Worker and Support Staff.
• Lead a large team of Residential Project Workers.
• Ensure the highest quality of practice to children and families
• Work collaboratively in partnership with a range of Trust colleagues, internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure the service meets the requirements of regulatory body, RQI.
• Ensure the safe operation of the service, managing risks including health and safety, safeguarding & finance.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• A professional qualification in Social Work and have completed the AYE.
• Registration with NISCC on Part 1 of the register.
• Experience in matters of child protection and safeguarding.
• Experience of working with vulnerable children and young people
• Experience of leadership in the delivery of services to children and their families.
• Experience of working constructively with partner agencies, commissioners, and other stakeholders.
• A valid driving license and access to a vehicle with business class insurance or alternatively be able to demonstrate how you can meet the mobility requirements of the post.

Further Information

For full list of responsibilities, essential & desirable skills, please see Job Description/Personnel Specification on employer's website by following the Apply Direct button. Hours: 37 hours per week. The hours can be worked flexibly across the week. Due to the nature of the service, there is an expectation that you will work a minimum of two days per month on either a Saturday or Sunday. Additionally, the role requires on-call cover on a rota basis alongside the deputy manager and senior childcare worker. Contract: Permanent (Subject to Funding) Closing: Midnight Sunday 22nd February 2026 Contact Email: recruitment.support@barnardos.org.uk A waiting list will be held in the event that similar vacancies arise during the next 12 months. The successful candidate will also be required to undertake an Enhanced Access NI with Child barred List check. Please note due to the high volume of applications for some posts, this advert might close before the displayed closing date. We recommend that you apply for this role as soon as possible.