Job Description
Job Title: Registered Manager – Children's Home (Dual Registration – EBD & Learning Disabilities)
Location: Leicestershire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Reports To: Responsible Individual / Operations Manager
Responsible For:
Deputy Manager, Team Leaders, Residential Support Workers, Waking Night Staff, Bank Staff and any other designated employees.
Job Purpose
To lead, manage and develop a dual-registered children's home providing high-quality residential care and support for children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) and Learning Disabilities (LD), ensuring outstanding outcomes and full compliance with all relevant legislation, regulations and quality standards.
The Registered Manager will be responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, therapeutic and child-centred environment where every young person is supported to reach their full potential.
The post holder will ensure the home operates in accordance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, the Quality Standards, Ofsted requirements and safeguarding legislation.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership and Management
Register with Ofsted as the Registered Manager and maintain registration requirements.
Provide inspirational leadership and direction to the staff team.
Promote a positive culture focused on children's rights, safeguarding, inclusion and therapeutic care.
Recruit, induct, supervise, develop and retain a skilled workforce.
Conduct regular supervision, appraisals and performance management.
Develop succession planning and leadership within the team.
Lead by example and maintain high professional standards at all times.
Quality of Care
Ensure children receive individualised, person-centred care based upon assessed needs. Promote positive relationships, emotional wellbeing, independence and resilience.
Ensure care planning reflects each child's educational, emotional, behavioural, social and health needs.
Support children with learning disabilities through personalised communication and behaviour support strategies.
Ensure therapeutic approaches are embedded into daily practice.
Promote participation, choice and the voice of the child in all aspects of care.
Safeguarding
Ensure robust safeguarding procedures are implemented and maintained.
Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead where appropriate.
Ensure all safeguarding concerns are managed promptly and appropriately.
Liaise effectively with Local Authorities, Police, Health Services, LADO and safeguarding partners.
Promote safer recruitment practices.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure full compliance with: Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015
Quality Standards, Ofsted Registration Requirements, Children's Act 1989 & 2004
Working Together to Safeguard Children
Keeping Children Safe in Education (where applicable), Equality Act 2010, Health & Safety legislation, GDPR and Confidentiality requirements
Maintain all statutory records and documentation.
Prepare for and lead Ofsted inspections.
Complete Regulation 44 and Regulation 45 requirements.
Ensure continuous quality improvement plans are implemented.
Children's Outcomes
Promote positive outcomes in:
Education
Physical and emotional health
Emotional regulation
Independence skills
Community participation
Positive behaviour
Family relationships where appropriate
Preparation for adulthood
Life skills and resilience
Behaviour Support
Promote positive behaviour support approaches.
Reduce restrictive practices through proactive interventions.
Ensure behaviour support plans are reviewed regularly.
Support staff in managing complex behaviours safely.
Ensure all incidents are recorded, analysed and reviewed to improve practice.
Staffing
Recruit and retain suitably qualified staff.
Ensure safe staffing levels at all times.
Manage rotas efficiently.
Monitor sickness, absence and wellbeing.
Identify training needs.
Ensure mandatory training compliance.
Financial Management
Manage the home's budget effectively.
Monitor expenditure.
Ensure value for money.
Authorise purchases in accordance with company procedures.
Minimise unnecessary agency usage where possible.
Partnership Working
Develop effective relationships with:
Local Authorities
Social Workers
Families
Schools and Colleges
CAMHS
Health Professionals
Therapists
Ofsted
Independent Visitors
Commissioners
Community organisations
Health and Safety
Ensure a safe living and working environment.
Complete risk assessments.
Monitor fire safety.
Ensure medication management complies with legislation.
Maintain vehicle safety where applicable.
Ensure infection prevention and control procedures are followed.
Continuous Improvement
Monitor performance against KPIs.
Analyse incidents and trends.
Develop improvement plans.
Encourage innovation and reflective practice.
Promote a learning culture throughout the home.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications;
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to achieve within regulatory timescales).
Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
Full UK Driving Licence.
Essential Experience
Minimum of two years' management experience within a children's residential setting within the last five years.
Experience supporting children with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties.
Experience supporting children with Learning Disabilities.
Experience of Ofsted inspections.
Experience managing safeguarding concerns.
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams.
Experience in staff recruitment, supervision and performance management.
Budget management experience.
Experience working with Local Authorities and commissioning teams.
Knowledge
Comprehensive knowledge of:
Children's Homes Regulations 2015
Quality Standards
Ofsted Inspection Framework
Safeguarding legislation
Positive Behaviour Support
Trauma-informed care
Attachment theory
Child development
Learning Disabilities
Autism (desirable)Mental health
Equality and diversity
Risk management Skills
Excellent leadership skills
Outstanding communication skills
Strong organisational skills
Decision making under pressure
Report writing
Conflict resolution
Coaching and mentoring
IT competency
Budget management
Inspection preparation
Relationship building
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate will demonstrate:
Integrity
Compassion
Resilience
Professionalism
Emotional intelligence
Accountability
Adaptability
Child-centred values
Commitment to continuous improvement
Excellent judgement
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
The Registered Manager will be measured against:
Ofsted inspection outcomes
Children's progress and outcomes
Placement stability
Staff retention
Training compliance
Safeguarding effectiveness
Budget performance
Quality assurance outcomes
Family and stakeholder feedback
Regulatory compliance
Working Hours: 40 hours per week (or as required).
Participation in the on-call rota.
Flexibility to meet the needs of the service, including evenings, weekends and emergencies.
Special Requirements
Enhanced DBS clearance.
Satisfactory references.
Right to work in the UK.
Ability to travel as required.
Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Pay: £40,691.82-£57,475.40 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
