Role: Registered Service Manager
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Up to £58,344 (depending on experience)
Location: Appleby-in-Westmorland
Responsible to Operations Manager
Note: No sponsorship for this job.
We’re looking for a bold, compassionate Registered Service Manager to lead a registering solo homes for up to 2 children, supporting one child at a time with 2:1 care.
This is not your average management role. This is leadership where it counts — where trauma-informed care meets real purpose, and where your decisions change lives, fast.
Category Essential:
Qualifications:
* Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or currently working towards this.
* Evidence of continued professional development.
Knowledge and Experience:
* Experience as an Assistant Manager of a large service with high volumes of support workers, or as a Registered Manager in a multi-home or dual registration setting.
* Proven experience of working with children who present with emotional and behavioural difficulties.
* Knowledge of Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, SCCIF framework and Quality Standards.
* Experience of working in emotionally challenging environments requiring patience and resilience.
* Experience in financial oversight, including budget management and resource planning.
Skills and Abilities:
* Strong leadership and people management skills with the ability to inspire, develop and lead a team.
* Excellent communication skills – verbal and written – to engage effectively with professionals, children, and families.
* Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions in challenging situations.
* Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills.
* Confident in IT systems for reporting, care planning and compliance monitoring.
Please Apply below or call us on 0121 270 8878. Between 09:00-17:00 Monday to Friday
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