Registered Manager for a children's home
What do I get in return for being a Registered Manager?
We pride ourselves on providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. As a Registered Manager, you will not only work in a modern, welcoming home environment with a small, dedicated team passionate about delivering exceptional care for children, but you will also benefit from:
ob Purpose:The Registered Manager leads and manages an Ofsted-registered children's home, ensuring high-quality, child-focused care aligned with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, and Statement of Purpose. The role includes day-to-day management, safeguarding leadership, compliance oversight, supervision of staff teams, maintaining a safe therapeutic environment, and continuously improving outcomes for children.
Experience and KnowledgeEssential:
* Proven experience managing or acting as deputy manager within an Ofsted-regulated children's home
* Extensive knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
* Strong track record in managing Ofsted inspections successfully, achieving positive outcomes
* Comprehensive understanding of safeguarding practices, including managing safeguarding concerns, allegations, and serious incidents
* Experience developing and implementing individualised care plans, risk assessments, and behaviour management strategies
* Demonstrable skills in leadership, supervision, and developing staff to achieve high standards of care
* Experience working collaboratively with social workers, local authorities, external professionals, and families
Desirable:
* Experience managing therapeutic or trauma-informed children's homes
* Previous experience successfully registering with Ofsted as a Registered Manager
Qualifications and TrainingEssential:
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent, or currently working towards completion
* GCSE Maths and English at grade C / 6 or above (or equivalent qualifications)
* Evidence of ongoing professional development in residential childcare and safeguarding
* Enhanced DBS clearance (Children's Workforce) on the update service, or willingness to obtain
Desirable:
* Professional qualification (social work, youth work, health) or relevant degree-level qualification
* Additional specialist training in trauma-informed care, safeguarding leadership, therapeutic models, attachment theory, or child development
Skills and AbilitiesEssential:
* Strong leadership, organisational, and management skills, capable of motivating, supervising, and guiding staff to high-performance standards
* Excellent knowledge and skills in safeguarding children, managing risk effectively, and implementing safeguarding policies
* Ability to confidently manage challenging behaviours and complex situations, maintaining a calm, consistent, and professional approach
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, confidently engaging children, families, staff, external professionals, and regulatory bodies
* Proficient in quality assurance, record-keeping, and case management systems, ensuring accurate documentation meets regulatory standards
* Ability to reflect critically on practice, drive continuous improvement, and develop a learning culture within the home
* Skilled in managing staff performance, recruitment, induction, supervision, appraisal, and professional development effectively
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Care home: 1 year (required)
* Staff training: 1 year (required)
* Management: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person