*Please note that although the closing date for this advert is 25th March 2026, applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis. This means that the advert will be withdrawn should the vacancies become filled before the closing date*
Lead with purpose. Inspire change. Transform lives.
If you're passionate about improving outcomes for children and thrive on making a real difference, we want to hear from you.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking, innovative, and solution-focused Children’s Service that puts children at the heart of everything we do.
The Service and Team
Poppins is a children’s home offering specialist residential care and support for children with disabilities and complex individual needs. We provide a safe, stable, and nurturing environment where children can develop independent living skills and enjoy enriching activities and experiences that may not otherwise be available to them.
We use Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) and trauma-informed approaches, and we’re committed to achieving Restraint Reduction Network accreditation. Our goal is to transform children’s lived experiences and promote meaningful outcomes through inclusive, child-centred care.
At Cornwall Council, we don’t just offer a job — we invest in your future. From bespoke training and professional development to clear pathways for career progression, we’re committed to helping you grow as a leader while making a lasting impact in children’s lives.
The Role
As Registered Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated team within the Disabled Children & Therapy Service. You’ll work alongside experienced Registered Managers and Area Team Managers in a supportive network, driving high standards of care and improving outcomes for disabled children and young people.
This is a public/customer-facing role, where the statutory English language requirement for public sector workers applies.
This position will be subject to an enhanced criminal record disclosure check.
What you’ll need to succeed:
To thrive in this role, you’ll bring a strong blend of leadership, specialist knowledge, and a deep commitment to improving the lives of disabled children and young people. You’ll need:
Please read the role profile for the full details of this role attached below in this advert
What you’ll get in return:
Additional Information:
Cornwall Council is unable to offer visa sponsorship or transfer existing sponsorship for this role.
The full role profile is attached here
We recommend saving a copy of this to refer to if you are invited to an interview.
For more information or an informal chat about the role please contact Sharron Adams on sharron.adams@cornwall.gov.uk
You can find out more about our residential services here
Application Process
Please attach a supporting statement to your application, you can add your Education & Qualifications details manually using the application form timeline or you can upload your CV. Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points marked as ‘Application’ on the Role Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. Guidance on how to complete your application can be found here – The application process
Please note that applications cannot be edited after they have been submitted, please contact careers@cornwall.gov.uk if you have any queries or require assistance with your application.
Existing employees must apply using their Cornwall Council email address through the Opportunity Marketplace on Oracle.
Cornwall Council deliver services to more than half a million local people and over five million visitors a year. Working here - Cornwall Council
We are happy to talk about flexible working options such as part-time or compressed hours. More examples of our flexible working opportunities can be found here - flexible working options
Fairness and inclusion are at the heart of our vision for Cornwall. In order to best serve our communities, we are striving to achieve a diverse workforce that is inclusive of all backgrounds, cultures and identities; e.g., race, disability, sex, gender reassignment status, age, religion and sexual orientation. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer, and we will assess applicants on their merits.
Cornwall Council is committed to safeguarding and following safer recruitment principles to help make sure our staff and volunteers are suitable to work with children, young people and adults at risk. It’s a vital part of creating a safe and positive environment and making a commitment to keeping all service users safe from harm.
A unique Council that has secured the UK's first devolution deal for a rural County! We deliver services to more than half a million local people and to over five million visitors a year.
*Cornwall - The Place: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/work-and-volunteer-for-us/cornwall-the-place/
With its beautiful beaches, stunning countryside and superb community spirit, Cornwall is a great place to live.
*Cornwall - Our Offer: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/work-and-volunteer-for-us/our-offer/
With a competitive employee reward package that attracts, retains and motivates our employees; open plan working environments in most offices, good business systems and a can do culture where talented people thrive, Cornwall Council is a great place to work.
*Cornwall - Our Job of the Week: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/joboftheweek
*Cornwall - What we do and how we work: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers/work-and-volunteer-for-us/what-we-do-and-how-we-work/
Services: Care for the elderly, children’s safeguarding, libraries, road maintenance, fire and rescue service, recycling, parks, street cleaning, countryside management, social housing, town planning, tourism support and trading standards.
We deliver these services through our employees who work directly for the Council and through our many other Council owned companies and organisations; CORMAC, Cornwall Housing, Tempus Leisure, Newquay Airport and Cornwall Development Company.
We also have close links with Cornwall’s health organisations, colleges and universities and work closely with the police, town and parish councils and the voluntary sector.
*Cornwall - Council and Democracy: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/council-and-democracy/
We have 123 elected councillors and as Cornwall is such a large rural area, our councillors and the towns and parishes they represent are grouped into 19 community networks, which are the focus of our local community work.
