Registered Manager, Residential Children’s Home, Permanent role
Location: Manchester area
Basic Salary: to £60K
About the role
* As the Residential Children’s Home Manager you will have overall responsibility for day-to-day management of the Home, including: Efficient management of the house budget; Overseeing the development of staff and the young people in placement; Formulating and updating placement plans; Risk assessments and positive handling plans; Ensuring Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to; Monitoring of a monthly Health and Safety Audit; Delivering high-quality service provision incorporating care, welfare, safety and security of all children and young people in your care.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee the day-to-day operations of the home to ensure the highest standards of care, safety, and wellbeing
* Provide strong leadership and supervision to staff, including induction, appraisals, rota planning, and reflective practice
* Ensure full compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations, Care Standards Act, and Ofsted expectations
* Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, fostering a strong safeguarding culture within the home
* Lead on quality assurance, including monitoring, audits, and preparation for Ofsted inspections
* Manage relationships with external professionals including social workers, families, health and education providers
* Maintain accurate records and submit notifications to Ofsted and other bodies as required
* Ensure policies, procedures and the Statement of Purpose are up to date and implemented in practice
* Support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes through personalised, therapeutic care
Work with Vitalis to Discover Exciting Opportunities in Qualified Social Work, Housing and SEND
* At Vitalis, we’re here to make your career journey seamless and rewarding. Here’s how we support you every step of the way:
* Dedicated Consultant – Gain access to a specialist consultant who knows the market inside-out, has connections to roles across the UK, and is ready to provide tailored career advice and job search support.
* Hassle-Free Registration – Our easy registration process gets you started quickly and effortlessly.
* Exclusive Incentives – Enjoy referral schemes, bonuses, and other exciting perks.
* Compliance Simplified – We handle ongoing compliance, so you can focus on your career.
* Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and consistently without any worries.
Whether you’re a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you’ll want to hear about.
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:
* Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
* Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
* Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
* Looked After Children (LAC)
* Children’s Social Work
* Adult Social Work
* Service Manager
* Head of Service
* Team Manager
* Assistant Team Manager
* A wide range of housing roles
* Careers in SEND in local authorities
Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.
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