We are recruiting on behalf of a children’s residential care provider seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Manager for a four-bed home supporting children with learning disabilities.
This is not a start-from-scratch setup project. The home is fully set up, equipped and has already had its Ofsted registration visit. Due to a change in management arrangements following the visit, the provider is looking to appoint a new Registered Manager to take the home forward.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident children’s residential leader to shape the service, build a positive culture and deliver consistently strong outcomes for the young people.
The role
As Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the leadership, quality and day-to-day management of the home.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing clear and effective leadership to the staff team
- Creating a safe, nurturing and child-focused culture within the home
- Ensuring the individual needs of each young person are understood and met
- Maintaining strong safeguarding practices throughout the service
- Ensuring compliance with Ofsted requirements, the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
- Overseeing care plans, risk assessments and behaviour-support strategies
- Monitoring the quality of care and driving continuous improvement
- Supporting, supervising and developing the staff team
- Ensuring staff training and performance remain at the required standard
- Maintaining accurate records, reports and management oversight
- Managing the home’s resources and budgets effectively
- Building positive relationships with families, local authorities and other professionals
- Preparing for inspections and responding appropriately to recommendations
- Promoting positive outcomes, independence and meaningful experiences for the young people
Essential requirements
Applicants must have:
- At least three years’ experience in a leadership or management position within a children’s residential home
- Experience supporting children or young people with learning disabilities
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted requirements and children’s residential care
- A thorough understanding of safeguarding and child protection
- The ability to lead, motivate and develop a staff team
- Strong communication, decision-making and organisational skills
- A confident, compassionate and outcomes-focused leadership style
A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or an equivalent qualification, is desirable.
Salary and benefits
- £60,000–£85,000 per year, depending on experience and candidate profile
- 35 days’ annual leave
- £300 monthly fuel allowance
- The opportunity to lead a fully set-up, four-bed home
- A role with genuine scope to shape the service and achieve excellent outcomes
Any offer of employment will be subject to safer recruitment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, verification of employment history, qualification checks and confirmation of the applicant’s right to work in the UK.
Pay: £60,000.00-£85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Free parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
