Registered Children's Home Manager

Job Role:

As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management of the home, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care that meets the emotional, social, and educational needs of our children.

You will ensure that all safeguarding procedures are strictly followed, creating a safe and nurturing environment for our children.

You will lead and inspire your team to achieve outstanding outcomes while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and statutory obligations.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and compliant environment.


• Lead and manage the team, fostering a culture of excellence, resilience, and continuous improvement.


• Establish and maintain a safe environment that prevents harm to children, ensuring that all staff are trained to recognise and appropriately respond to signs of abuse and safeguarding concerns.


• Ensure that all practices and interactions are grounded in an understanding of trauma and its impact on children's lives, promoting healing and recovery while avoiding re-traumatisation.


• Ensure the home meets all Ofsted regulations and standards, actively preparing for and participating in inspections.


• Develop, implement, and review individual care plans, promoting the health, education, and well-being of each child.


• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and practices that reflect current legislation and best practices in residential childcare.


• Work closely with children, families, local authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure the children's needs are met and their voices are heard.


• Oversee the effective financial management of the home, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource allocation.


• Lead on recruitment, training, and development of staff, ensuring a high level of competence and retention.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children's home.


• Comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, including safeguarding and child protection.


• Strong leadership and people management skills with a track record of building and maintaining a motivated and high-performing team.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and external stakeholders.


• Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent.


• Valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle with business insurance.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.


• £2,500 welcome bonus.


• £2,500 successful probation bonus.


• Ofsted Outcomes Bonus.


• Progression route into Responsible Individual role.


• Intensive induction and continuous professional development opportunities.


• Employee assist programme.


• Cash health plan.


• Pension scheme.


• 30-33 days annual leave entitlement.


• DBS costs refunded following successful probation and update service costs covered during employment.


• Long service rewards.


• Crisis fund for times of hardship.


• Referral programme.


• Company events.


• Proud members of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.

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