Commissioning and Registered Manager
3 Bedded Children’s Home (Dual registration)
Our Mission
Statement:
OUR MISSION To make a positive difference to young
people and their families by delivering high-quality, personalised care and
support that meets complex physical, and health needs, promotes independence,
and helps each young person achieve their full potential.
Our Values:
SAFE: Safeguarding young people is at the
heart of what we do.
SOUND: Care is
evidence-based, therapeutic, and outcome-focused.
SUPPORTIVE: We empower young people and families to have
choice and control.
The Registered Manager will commission, set up, and lead a new 3-bedded children’s home for young people aged up to 17 with complex physical needs (including those requiring specialist medical interventions). This includes leading the commissioning process, working with local authority and health commissioners, overseeing property preparation, staff recruitment, policy and procedure development, and ensuring readiness for Ofsted (and CQC, if applicable) registration.
Once operational, the Registered Manager will manage the home to provide a warm, nurturing, safe, and child-centred environment, meeting both social care and healthcare requirements, and complying with all statutory and regulatory standards.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Commissioning & Service Setup
* Lead
the commissioning and registration of a new 3-bedded children’s home for
young people up to age 17 with complex physical health needs, including
those requiring clinical interventions.
* Ensure
the home meets the requirements of both Ofsted and CQC registration,
working alongside the Consultant Nurse and Head of Care to meet dual
regulatory standards.
* Oversee
property readiness in line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations
2015 and clinical safety requirements.
* Develop
and implement all necessary policies, procedures, and care pathways before
the home opens.
* Recruit,
induct, and train a resilient, adaptable team committed to safeguarding,
children’s rights, and person-centred care.
* Build
strong relationships with local authority and NHS commissioners to support
placements and sustainability.
2. Regulatory Compliance
* Ensure
ongoing compliance with:
o Children’s
Homes (England) Regulations 2015
o Ofsted
Quality Standards
o CQC
Fundamental Standards (where applicable)
* Maintain
accurate records, notifications, audits, and regulatory returns.
* Embed
statutory guidance including Working Together to Safeguard Children
and relevant NICE guidelines.
* Develop
constructive working relationships with Ofsted, the CQC, and safeguarding
partners to support inspection readiness and regulatory engagement.
3. Leadership and Service Management
* Lead,
supervise, and develop a skilled multidisciplinary team that consistently
delivers safe, effective, and person-centred care.
* Create
and maintain effective rotas that reflect individual hours, and the skill
mix needed to safely support complex needs.
* Ensure
handovers, support plans, policies, and procedures are followed and
documented clearly.
* Oversee
all incidents, accidents, and concerns, ensuring timely reporting,
escalation, and learning.
* Monitor
staff performance and conduct, addressing issues quickly and
constructively in line with policy.
* Provide
regular staff supervision, appraisals, and ensure mandatory training
compliance.
* Support
wellbeing and resilience across the workforce, promoting open
communication and recognition.
* Take
part in an on-call rota to provide advice, guidance, and support
outside of normal hours.
* Lead
safer recruitment and ensure staff files are complete, including
contracts, supervision records, training, and performance reviews.
* Promote
a positive workplace culture that values integrity, professional
boundaries, learning, and staff development.
* Manage
budgets, payroll, rotas, invoices, and resource planning effectively.
* Ensure
GDPR compliance and maintain accurate records in line with policy.
* Market
the service, build networks with commissioners, and respond to new
referrals efficiently.
* Promote
a learning culture where staff feel confident to raise concerns, reflect
on practice, and contribute to service improvement.
4. Care and Health Support
* Oversee
safe delivery of care to young people with complex needs, including those
requiring clinical interventions and 24-hour support.
* Ensure
all care plans are co-produced, regularly reviewed, and reflect individual
needs, preferences, and risks.
* Ensure
that new admissions are clearly communicated, planned, and safely
integrated.
* Maintain
robust links with health professionals and escalate gaps in care through
the Clinical Lead Nurse.
* Develop
positive relationships with young people and families to ensure regular
feedback on care quality.
* Ensure
that the Accessible Information Standard is followed, with
personalised approaches to communication.
* Encourage
young people to personalise their space and engage in home life.
* Provide
direct support as needed and regularly monitor staff competencies and care
delivery through spot checks and supervision.
* Maintain
consistent communication with the Responsible Individual and Clinical Lead
Nurse.
* Act
as the Safeguarding Lead, ensuring all concerns are dealt with
swiftly and appropriately.
* Ensure
staff are trained in the use of medical equipment, emergency procedures,
and medication administration.
5. Safeguarding and Placement Planning
* Act
as Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the safety and protection
of all young people at all times.
* Ensure
timely reporting of safeguarding concerns and escalate serious incidents
as required.
* Oversee
individualised care and healthcare planning and ensure these are regularly
reviewed and adjusted as needed.
* Promote
the voice, rights, and choices of each young person in decision-making and
planning.
* Ensure
staff are trained to understand and uphold safeguarding responsibilities
relevant to their role.
6. Quality Assurance and Development
* Conduct
regular audits, governance activities, and reviews in line with Ofsted and
CQC standards.
* Lead
the home to achieve at least a “Good” Ofsted rating and maintain
full compliance with CQC requirements.
* Ensure
governance systems are followed as per the quality calendar.
* Complete
staff observations and competency checks to support ongoing development
and safe practice.
* Promote
continuous improvement and learning from incidents, complaints, audits,
and service feedback.
* Support
wider organisational growth, sharing best practices and contributing to
new service development.
7. Other Duties
* Market
the home and maintain effective engagement with commissioners to ensure
placement activity is well managed.
* Represent
the organisation professionally and uphold its mission, values, and
reputation at all times.
* Refrain
from personal relationships with staff or service users on social
networking platforms.
* Uphold
the rights and dignity of all individuals, particularly where capacity may
be impaired.
* Maintain
accurate and confidential records.
* Attend
required training and evidence ongoing professional development.
* Lead
monthly team meetings and ensure service aims and values are communicated
and understood.
* Participate
in annual appraisal and ongoing performance reviews.
* Promote
and maintain a safe and healthy environment for young people and staff.
* Foster
effective team communication and a collaborative culture.
Performance Measures
* Minimum
“Good” Ofsted rating maintained at all times
* Full
CQC compliance with no enforcement action
* 95%+
staff training compliance
* Demonstrable
engagement of children in care planning and service feedback
* Effective
handling of incidents, complaints, and staff concerns
Special Requirements
* Flexibility
to travel to meet with commissioners, regulators, and professionals
as required.
* Participation
in the on-call rota to support staff outside of core hours.
This job description may be subject to review and
amendment following consultation with the post-holder. Duties listed are not
exhaustive but reflect the core responsibilities of the role.
Please email hradmin@deesgroup.co.uk for the full job description and person specification