Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
Are you an experienced and passionate Registered Manager ready to take the next step in your career? We are looking for someone to open, develop and lead at our new 6 bed Ofsted-regulated Children's Home - Meadow House supporting children aged 11-17 years with EBD.
The home is based in Hither Green, Southeast London.
Salary: £60,000 per annum
Hours: 9am - 5pm Monday - Friday
As Registered Manager you'll ensure the home provides a safe, nurturing, and child-centred environment that complies with all statutory and regulatory requirements, including the Children's Homes Regulations, the Quality Standards, and Ofsted inspection frameworks.
They will manage budgets and resources effectively, contribute to service development, and drive continuous improvement to secure positive outcomes for children and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Management
Act as the Ofsted Registered Manager for the home, ensuring full regulatory compliance.
Recruit and develop your own team
Provide visible leadership to the team, modelling professional standards and a child-focused culture.
Supervise, mentor and appraise staff at all levels, ensuring access to professional development.
Ensure team have the necessary support and training to deliver excellent care practice
Chair meetings, contribute to service planning, and provide management cover as required.
Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times, working in line with statutory guidance.
Oversee the development of personalised care plans to support young people with complex needs, trauma, and challenging behaviours.
Ensure inclusive, anti-discriminatory practice and equal opportunities are embedded across the service.
Audit case files, monitor standards and implement recommendations to drive and continually improve quality.
Operational & Financial Management
Manage the home's allocated budget, including team resourcing and financial monitoring.
Ensure efficient rota planning to maintain safe staffing levels.
Prepare accurate management information, reports and forecasts.
Monitor KPIs and quality measures to ensure the service meets or exceeds expectations.
Work closely with social workers, families, schools, health, police and other agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
Represent the home at internal and external meetings, panels and inspections.
Contribute to policy and practice development within the wider service.
Lead business planning for the home, linking objectives to service priorities and outcomes.
Actively participate in service improvement initiatives, user feedback and consultation.
Ensure the home remains “Ofsted inspection ready” at all times.
About You:
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
At least 4 years' post-qualification experience, including 2+ years in a management role within a children's residential setting.
Expert knowledge of children's homes regulations, safeguarding legislation and Ofsted inspection frameworks.
Experience of managing budgets, resources and staffing effectively.
Strong leadership, supervision, and team development skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and presentation.
Ability to work in partnership with multi-agency professionals.
Experience of driving service improvement and working to KPIs.
Additional professional training in therapeutic or trauma-informed practice would be helpful
Experience of contributing to policy development would be beneficial
Full UK driving licence - desirable
Benefits you can expect in return for your hard work:
33 Days holiday including bank holidays.
On-site parking
DBS Certificate paid for by Excelcare
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Contributory Pension Scheme
Discretionary Company Bonus Scheme
Annual Salary Review
Comprehensive Induction Program
Staff Appreciation Days
*Terms & Conditions apply
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Type: Contract Location: Hither Green, England
Salary / Rate: £59000 - £60000 per annum
Posted: 2025-10-07 16:43:32
4x Production Operative Vacancies available for an initial 3-month temporary assignment which has the potential to lead to permanent employment (subject to performance).This employer is based in Bradford and is a critical supplier to a number of high-profile organisations in the Energy sector.
Because of continued demand of their products, they are actively searching for 4 people to join their team on an initial temporary basis.Key Responsibilities of the Production Operative:
Working directly with a Welder and ensuring they have the tools & materials required, such as rods and grinding discs
Maintaining & replenishing materials & consumables
Using a variety of hand & power tools to clean, buff and debur components
Working in line with company health & safety procedures
For the Production Operative, we are searching for individuals who:
Have experience working within a factory, production or manufacturing environment and in line with health & safety standards
Are physically fit and comfortable working in a demanding role
Have a flexible approach to working hours
IDEAL BUT NOT ESSENTIAL: Hold a valid counterbalance license
Working Hours of the Production Operative: Continental Shifts - averaging 42 hours per week which will involve weekend working 4 on / 4 off - 2 days & 2 nights
Day Shift: 05:50 to 17:50
Night Shift: 17:50 to 05:50
Details of the Production Operative position:
Hourly Pay: £16.23 (£35,466.63 per year)
Assignment Duration: 3 Month minimum - potential for contract extension and permanent employment but not guaranteed
Holiday Allowance: 28 days per annum
Statutory Pension after 3 months
To apply for this position, please click “Apply Now” and attach a copy of your updated CV.
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Type: Contract Location: Bradford, England
Start: ASAP
Salary / Rate: £35466 - £36466 per annum + Potential for Permanent Employment
Posted: 2025-10-07 09:32:15
