Registered Manager Children's Services

Registered Manager - Childrens Residential

Location:Bath and/or Bristol

Salary:50000 per annum bonus

Every child deserves more than care. They deserve a foundation of love stability and opportunity.

We are looking for an experienced resilient and child centred leader to become Registered Manager of one of our childrens residential homes. This is a rare chance to shape a service from the ground up build a strong staff team and give children the safe nurturing environment they deserve.

The role

As Registered Manager you will hold Ofsted registration for your home and take full responsibility for its day to day operation. Working closely with the Responsible Individual and Director you will lead the staff team drive continuous improvement and act as the homes Designated Safeguarding Lead working towards a rating of Good or Outstanding at Ofsted inspection.

What youll be doing

• Holding Ofsted registration and ensuring full compliance with the Childrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Acting as Designated Safeguarding Lead embedding robust safeguarding practice across the home
• Championing the voice wishes and feelings of every child and promoting trauma informed rights based practice
• Providing strong visible leadership recruiting and developing a skilled and motivated staff team
• Building effective partnerships with placing authorities social workers schools and health services
• Managing the homes budget premises and resources to create a safe and homely environment

What were looking for

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
• Strong working knowledge of the Childrens Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Ofsted SCCIF
• Proven experience leading and developing a staff team
• A genuine commitment to trauma informed child centred practice
• Resilience calm under pressure and excellent communication skills
• A full valid UK driving licence and willingness to participate in an on call rota
• A satisfactory enhanced DBS check and references covering your full employment history (this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974)

Why join us

• The opportunity to lead a home and make a lasting difference to childrens lives
• A supportive Responsible Individual and Director invested in your success
• Genuine investment in your professional development
• A values led organisation that puts childrens voices at the heart of everything it does

Ready to lead a home where children truly come firstApply today with your CV and a short covering letter telling us why this role is right for you.

This role is being managed by our retained HR Consultants HRCentral Limited. No agents please.

Required Experience:

Manager