We're supporting a client in recruiting a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home. The role involves overseeing a team of residential staff, ensuring the highest standard of care, and creating a safe, supportive environment where children can thrive and reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
Act as the Registered Manager for the home and ensure it runs to a high standard.
Make sure care delivered meets legislation, policies, and quality standards.
Safeguard children, promote their welfare, and ensure concerns are reported correctly.
Oversee education, development, health, and daily activities for each child.
Work closely with families, social workers, health professionals, and other agencies.
Lead and support the staff team through supervisions, appraisals, and training.
Manage the home's rota, staffing levels, and recruitment when needed.
Ensure records, care plans, and statutory documents are accurate and up to date.
Maintain a safe, well-kept home environment and act on any required maintenance.
Monitor budgets, spending, and ensure the home remains financially stable.
Respond to recommendations from Ofsted and ensure ongoing compliance.
Encourage a positive, inclusive culture within the staff team and the home.
Key Requirements
Previous experience in a leadership role within children's residential care.
Strong understanding of safeguarding, care standards, and regulatory requirements.
Level 3 or Level 5 qualification in Residential Childcare (or working towards).
Ability to lead, motivate, and support a staff team.
Confident in managing reports, rotas, budgets, and inspections.
Flexible approach to working hours when needed (e.g., on-call, sleep-ins).
Commitment to providing high-quality, child-centered care.
Vacancy type: Permanent
Salary: £45k-£48k
Sunderland Area
Fulltime
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