Registered Manager Children's Residential Assessment Home

Salary: 55000 to 65000 plus annual bonus and Management Incentive Programme
Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week
Employment Type: Permanent

Service: Childrens Home
Service Users: Children and young people with behavioural emotional and social difficulties
Qualifications Required: Level 3 in Childrens Residential Care (essential); Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (preferred or must enrol within 6 months)
Experience Required: At least 2 years in residential childcare with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years

Who we are looking for:

Our client is seeking an experienced and passionate Ofsted Registered Manager to lead an Intake & Assessment residential service supporting children and young people.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by overseeing admissions providing stabilisation placements and ensuring children receive high-quality care tailored to their individual needs.

The Registered Manager will be responsible for overseeing the service and ensuring the home operates in line with Ofsted regulations and the Childrens Homes Quality Standards.

Key responsibilities include:

Overseeing planned and emergency admissions into the service.
Managing bridging placements and assessment placements for young people.
Delivering structured daily programmes designed to support each young persons development and wellbeing.
Leading and supporting a residential team to deliver consistent high-quality care.
Ensuring compliance with SCCIF childcare legislation and regulatory requirements.
Managing resources budgets and staffing effectively.
Supporting children with behavioural emotional and social difficulties through trauma-informed care.

Applicants must hold a full UK driving licence and demonstrate strong leadership communication and organisational skills.

Who you will be working for:

Company type/size: Large care and special educational needs provider

Why this home & company:

This is an opportunity to lead a specialist residential intake and assessment service within a well-established organisation. The role offers the chance to work within a supportive leadership structure while delivering meaningful outcomes for children and young people.

You will be part of a wider network of professionals committed to providing high-quality care education and therapeutic support.

Progression:

Long-term career development opportunities within a large national care provider.

Training / qualifications:

Comprehensive induction programme.
Management Development Training Programme.
Ongoing leadership development through an in-house Leadership Academy.

Benefits:

Highly competitive salary depending on experience.
5000 welcome bonus subject to successful fit person interview.
Annual quality and commercial bonus from 5000.
Participation in a Management Incentive Plan linked to company success.
Workplace pension scheme.
Employee Assistance Service.
Wellbeing Programme.
Recommend a Friend scheme.
Team rewards including discounted restaurants and family days out.
Long Service Awards.

Ethos:

Our clients vision is to inspire and develop the lives of children and young people in their care while supporting families and communities through consistent high-quality support.

Culture:

A collaborative and supportive leadership culture focused on developing staff empowering teams and delivering meaningful outcomes for young people.

Sponsorship is not available.

How to apply:

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our clients dedicated team apply today.

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