Residential Childrens Home Manager
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Posted on:
30+ days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Registered Manager to lead our Childrens Residential Home and ensure the highest standards of care safety and wellbeing for young people. You will have overall accountability for the day-to-day management of the home ensuring full compliance with all relevant legislation regulations and contractual obligations.
As the Registered Manager you will play a pivotal role in shaping a nurturing safe and empowering environment where children and young people can achieve positive outcomes and thrive. Youll oversee all aspects of operational delivery including staff leadership safeguarding quality assurance and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage all aspects of the residential service to ensure compliance with the Childrens Homes Regulations and Quality Standards (2015) and other relevant legislation.
Provide strong compassionate leadership to the team promoting a culture of accountability development and excellence.
Oversee care and placement planning ensuring every childs physical emotional and educational needs are met.
Drive continuous service improvement through robust monitoring evaluation and feedback processes.
Ensure effective safeguarding practices and act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead within the home.
Build and maintain positive relationships with external agencies regulators and the local community.
Manage resources budgets and staffing levels effectively to ensure sustainability and high-quality care.
Maintain a home environment that promotes inclusion stability and positive development for all residents.
Prepare and lead the service for Ofsted inspections ensuring the home consistently meets Good or Outstanding ratings.
Requirements
Essential Qualifications and Experience:
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young Peoples Services (or equivalent or willingness to work towards).
Minimum 2 years experience in a supervisory or managerial role within a Childrens Residential Home.
Proven track record of leading teams to deliver excellent outcomes for children and young people.
Strong understanding of the Childrens Act 1989 Childrens Homes Regulations 2015 Working Together to Safeguard Children (2018) and relevant statutory guidance.
Demonstrable experience in safeguarding staff supervision and quality assurance.
Excellent leadership communication and organisational skills.
Financial management experience including responsibility for budgets and resource allocation.
Desirable:
Previous success in achieving positive Ofsted inspection outcomes.
Experience in developing services and identifying growth opportunities.
Ability to inspire and mentor staff teams to achieve continuous improvement.
Pre-Assessment and Safeguarding Declaration
Benefits
Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
Comprehensive induction ongoing CPD and leadership development opportunities.
Supportive organisational culture that values staff wellbeing and professional growth.
Opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people.
Structured progression pathway within a growing forward-thinking organisation.
On-site parking and access to wellbeing support initiatives.
Required Skills:
Requirements Were looking for a dynamic leader who blends empathy with excellence and who thrives on building something meaningful from the ground up. Essential: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent). Minimum 2 years experience as a Registered Manager in an Ofsted-registered childrens home (EBD or similar). Proven track record of achieving Good or Outstanding Ofsted ratings. Strong understanding of Childrens Homes Regulations and Quality Standards (2015). Robust safeguarding knowledge and ability to implement effective systems and processes. Excellent communication leadership and organisational skills. Desirable: Experience supporting children with EBD trauma or attachment difficulties. Previous involvement in registering or setting up a new childrens home.
Company Industry
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing / Industrial Gases / Petrochemicals
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Pain Management
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Employee Evaluation
- Direct Support
- Management Experience
- Remodeling
- Case Management
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Supervising Experience
- Social Work
