Job Title: Dual Children’s Registered Manager
Location: Accrington
Salary: Up to £70,000 with Bonus Scheme
Hours: 40 hours per week
About Us
Our client provides care for vulnerable children and young people across the Lancashire and Greater Manchester area. Children and young people receive support from a small team of dedicated Registered Managers and Support Workers who strive to engage, motivate, and instil confidence and life skills, aiming for the best possible outcomes.
About the Role
There is an exciting opportunity for a Dual Children’s Registered Manager to register, develop, and oversee a wonderful home within the rural Accrington area. Our client is seeking an experienced professional manager to build, develop, and support their team and provide a caring and nurturing environment for the children in their care. The organization is passionate about promoting and encouraging independence and life skills for children and young people, ensuring that their safety and well-being inform every decision. Helping children to believe in themselves, celebrate their uniqueness, and achieve personal success is considered highly rewarding.
Key Responsibilities as Registered Manager:
- Full autonomy of the home, being integral to daily operations and enabling young people to thrive.
- Inspire and lead the team to run a warm, friendly home and provide a safe, supportive environment to help children and young people achieve positive outcomes.
- Ensure compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations and maintain high standards of care and quality.
- Responsible for organizing work patterns, facilitating training, and accessing appropriate services to support childcare practices.
- Lead by example in applying a therapeutic approach to meet the needs of children.
- All staff play a key role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in care.
The Successful Candidate Will Have:
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma in Children’s and Young People’s Workforce, or QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (Residential Childcare)
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience managing an Ofsted home rated good or above
- Experience working with children and young people with challenging behaviours, including mental health and behavioural problems
- Full UK driving license
- Excellent knowledge of current legislation, including The Children’s Homes England Regulations 2015, Quality Standards 2015, Children’s Act 1989, Children Act 2004, and other legislation relevant to residential children’s homes
Other Benefits:
- Additional quality bonus if Outstanding rating achieved from Ofsted
- 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Blue Light Card
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Contributory company pension scheme
- Free parking
- Opportunities to progress in a growing company
Our client aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of any protected characteristic.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £70,000.00 per year
Experience:
- Managing an Ofsted Registered Children's Home: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ/QCF level 3 in Children’s and Young People’s Workforce (required)
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and management- Children (required)
Work Location: In person
