An excellent opportunity has arisen for a proven Registered Manager to run a Children’s Home for this well-established care provider that is dedicated ensuring the highest standards of service are delivered. In keeping with the company ethos, the Registered Manager is focused on quality, excellent service delivery, business development and the drive for commercial success.
Their mission is Our mission is to create a nurturing, supportive, and safe environment where children can thrive, achieve positive outcomes, and develop into independent young adults. We uphold the highest standards and are committed to exceeding OFSTED regulations
The main responsibilities of the Children’s Home Manager include:
1. Provide strong, inspirational leadership to the care team, ensuring high standards of care and support.
2. Recruit, train, supervise, and develop staff to create a competent, motivated team.
3. Conduct regular performance reviews, supervision meetings, and staff appraisals to identify training needs and career development opportunities.
4. Encourage a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that all staff remain updated on best practices and legislative changes.
5. Ensure adequate staffing levels, including managing rotas, shift patterns, and emergency cover where necessary.
6. Support staff wellbeing, providing guidance and emotional support to maintain a positive working environment.
7. Ensure full compliance with OFSTED regulations, Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, and safeguarding legislation.
8. Implement and maintain policies and procedures in line with best practices and legal requirements.
9. Act as the Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring child protection concerns are handled promptly, efficiently, and in accordance with statutory requirements.
Required qualifications and Experience:
10. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Children and Young People’s Social Care Management) or equivalent.
11. Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Registered Manager within an OFSTED-regulated children’s home.
12. Strong knowledge of OFSTED standards, safeguarding laws, and residential care regulations.
13. Proven track record of working with children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).
14. Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
15. Driving licence (preferred but not essential).
If you are interested in the above position, please apply or contact Suzie Bentley at Domus Recruitment.
As part of our continual pursuit of quality candidates we appreciate and reward candidate recommendations from you if we successfully secure them a position. We will reward you with £300 if you recommend a new candidate to us who is not already registered and we secure them a role for a minimum of 1 month.