Registered Children's Manager
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Posted on:
22 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Safe Haven Talent is proud to be recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a thriving 3-bed EBD (Emotional & Behavioural Difficulties) childrens home in Hatfield. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of an already successful service and continue shaping an environment where both young people and staff flourish.
You will lead with compassion integrity and a strong safeguarding focus ensuring every child receives exceptional trauma-informed child-centred care that meets their individual needs. Supported by a dedicated multidisciplinary clinical teamincluding psychologists therapists behavioural specialists and educational professionalsyou will have the tools and guidance to support both your team and the children effectively.
As Registered Manager you will:
Provide dynamic leadership ensuring the home delivers high-quality care safeguarding and therapeutic support.
Advocate for young people and staff building a culture where safety respect and aspiration are central.
Oversee all operational functions including care planning compliance staff supervision training team development and regulatory requirements.
Drive continuous improvement across the home maintaining Outstanding standards.
Manage budgets financial planning and resource allocation effectively.
Develop your team through mentoring coaching and facilitating qualifications (including QCF Level 3).
Ensure the home remains a warm inclusive and resilient environment where young people feel safe supported and valued.
Requirements
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Experience & Sector-Specific Requirements
- Must have management experience within a childrens residential setting.(Applications from adult services managers cannot be considered for regulatory reasons.)
Minimum of 3 years experience working at Senior level or above within a similar childrens environment.
Strong understanding of the needs of young people with EBD and trauma-related behaviours.
Qualifications
Level 3 or 4 in Children & Young Peoples Workforce (or equivalent).
Achieved or working towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (Children & Young People).
Knowledge & Skills
Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and regulation such as:
The Children Act 1989
Childrens Homes Regulations 2015
Quality Standards
Safeguarding procedures
Basic financial management and budgeting skills are essential including experience overseeing home budgets and cost allocation.
Excellent leadership communication and organisational skills.
Fully committed to delivering the best outcomes for children.
Full UK driving licence.
Ability to work flexibly including participation in on-call rota.
Benefits
Our client offers a highly competitive package including:
Salary: Up to 50000
Welcome Bonus: 5000
Retention Bonus: 5000 (after 12 months)
Bonus Scheme: 21% of annual salary
Annual Leave: 32 days (including bank holidays)
Structured career progression opportunities within a large growing organisation
Fully funded DBS checks and renewals
Extensive training and development supported by an award-winning L&D team
Pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme providing wellbeing support
Staff referral scheme earn up to 500
Monthly EPIC Awards recognising outstanding staff contributions
Blue Light Card for retail leisure and lifestyle discounts
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
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
