Rota Manager in Penrith

Make a real difference behind the scenes!

At Wilderness Way, we provide specialist residential care for children that\’s truly life changing. We\’re passionate about delivering trauma-informed, high-quality care-and none of it would be possible without the right people, in the right place, at the right time.

We\’re excited to launch a brand-new role: Rota Manager. This is your chance to shape something from the ground up and make a real difference to the people who care for children every day.

What you\’ll do:

As our Rota Manager, you\’ll be at the heart of our operations-owning the planning, optimisation, and delivery of team rotas across our services. Working closely with colleagues across Operations, Finance, and HR, you\’ll ensure rotas are accurate, compliant, cost-effective, and most importantly, built with people in mind.

You\’ll lead on our workforce management system, turn data into insight, and help drive better decisions that directly impact the care we deliver and the wellbeing of our colleagues.

What we\’re looking for:

• Experience in rota planning, workforce coordination, or resource management-ideally in care, healthcare, or a similar setting
• Confidence using workforce management systems and rota planning tools
• Sharp eye for detail, with strong analytical and organisational skills
• Data-driven mindset-you know how to spot trends and make them work for you
• A collaborative approach-you\’re comfortable engaging with colleagues across different departments
• Ability to balance operational needs, colleague wellbeing, and financial considerations
• Knowledge of working time regulations or employment law is a bonus

Why join us?

Competitive salary: £45,000, depending on your experience

• Be part of a forward-thinking organisation with a powerful mission
• Help shape a new role and make it your own
• Work with supportive, passionate teams who value inclusion, integrity, and impact

Wilderness Way is one of the UK\’s leading providers of residential care, health, and education for children who have experienced trauma and exploitation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all colleagues to share this commitment.

All roles are subject to safer recruitment checks, including a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure (or equivalent), proof of identity, and online/social media presence checks for successful candidates.

We\’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds