Registered Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the residential home
• Lead, motivate and develop the staff team
• Ensure full compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Safeguard and promote the welfare and rights of children and young people
• Oversee care planning, risk management and therapeutic practice
• Liaise with Ofsted and other regulatory bodies
• Lead recruitment, supervision and staff development
• Work in partnership with external agencies and commissioning authorities
• Manage budgets, rotas and resources effectively
• Participate in the on-call rota and provide operational cover when required

Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (or willingness to work towards)
• Significant senior-level experience within a children’s residential setting
• Strong knowledge of the Children Act 1989 and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
• Proven leadership and staff management experience
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills
• Sound safeguarding knowledge
• Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive salary with structured pay grades and bonus scheme
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Paid sleep-ins
• Employer pension contribution (3%)
• 100% employer-funded training
• Free enhanced DBS
• Refer-a-friend bonus scheme
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Clear career progression pathways
• Therapeutic training and consultation
• Wellbeing support and team-building events