Job Title: Children’s Home Registered Manager
Location: Newmarket
Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum depending on experience and qualifications, plus:
£10,000 Welcome Bonus (paid on successful registration)
Up to £10,000 Annual Quality & Commercial Bonus
Management Incentive Plan (MIP)
Employment Type: Permanent
Service: Children’s Residential Home
Service Users: Children and young people aged 12–18 with mental illness and significant risks of self-injurious behaviours requiring specialist support
Qualifications Required:
Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Care (Essential)
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (Preferred)
If not already qualified, must enrol onto Level 5 within 6 months of starting
Experience Required:
Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential childcare
At least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years
Eligible to register with Ofsted
The Home:
Our client is recruiting for a Registered Manager to lead a specialist two-bedded children’s home supporting young people with complex mental health needs. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, including an on-site school, clinical professionals and teachers, you will help young people achieve positive outcomes and successfully transition through their care journey.
Number of beds: 2
Who we are looking for:
We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader who is committed to transforming the lives of children and young people.
You will:
Develop and oversee tailored care plans that address each young person’s care, education, emotional, social, cultural, therapeutic and health needs.
Build, develop and retain a high-performing staff team.
Create systems that ensure young people’s voices are heard and valued.
Allocate and support Key Workers.
Maintain outstanding standards of care in line with the Children's Homes Quality Standards and Statement of Purpose.
Manage safeguarding concerns and complaints effectively.
Work collaboratively with families, carers and professionals.
Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings.
Promote a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment.
Manage the home effectively against budget expectations.
Who you will be working for:
Our client is one of the UK's leading providers of specialist children's care, education and support services, delivering high-quality care and life-changing outcomes for children and young people.
Company type/size: Large national care provider
Why this home & company:
Specialist Mental Health Service
Opportunity to lead a highly specialist provision supporting young people with complex needs
Work alongside clinicians, therapists, teachers and education professionals
Significant investment in leadership development and career progression
Excellent bonus structure and long-term incentives
Progression:
Management Development Training Programme
Leadership Academy
Ongoing professional development
Long-term career opportunities within a large national organisation
Training / qualifications:
Comprehensive induction programme
Continuous professional development
Leadership Academy training
Support towards Level 5 qualification if required
Benefits:
Up to £65,000 salary
£10,000 Welcome Bonus
Up to £10,000 Annual Quality & Commercial Bonus
Management Incentive Plan (MIP)
Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing Programme
Recommend a Friend Scheme
Team Rewards including discounted restaurants and family days out
Long Service Awards
Comprehensive induction and ongoing training
Ethos:
Our client is committed to delivering exceptional care and support, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive, achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.
Culture:
A supportive, multidisciplinary and child-centred environment where leaders are empowered to develop themselves, inspire their teams and make a genuine difference to the lives of young people every day.
Sponsorship is not available.
How to apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client’s dedicated team, apply today.
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