Job description We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager in our 2 bed, settled children's home. We are based in East Lancashire and have a team of dedicated support staff. We would like our Manager to be passionate as all of our staff and become part of our expending team. Job Summary: The Home Manager plays a crucial role in overseeing the daily operations of a children's home ensuring that young people receive the highest quality of care in a safe and supportive environment. This position requires strong leadership skills and a comprehensive understanding of home practices. A Children's Home Manager is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where children can thrive, whilst ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance with OFSTED regulations. Scope of Work: * Post holders at this level will require a professional qualification or equivalent as required by OFSTED and Children's Home Regulations and Quality Standards 2015, to provide direction to their team and to act as a technical reference to deal with complex issues and challenges. They will be co-ordinating and integrating the work of their team, including dealing with multiple priorities. They will also be making proposals for service planning purposes and will be fully aware of wider implications. * The post holder is expected to carry out their duties and responsibilities in accordance with the company's policies and procedures and the Directorates statement of principles, ethical standards and standards of conduct. * To instil, promote and maintain working relationships with all levels of management, employees and service users, Local Authorities (including other directorates of external agencies) which fully reflect the Directorates standard of conduct and statement of principles. * To instil, promote and maintain a health and safety environment for all levels of management, employees and Service Users within the service can be directed by legislation and the company's policies. Accountabilities/Responsibilities: * To be the legally Registered Manager under the Care Standards Act 2000 and to ensure that the home operates in accordance with all legislation relevant to a children's home. * To be responsible for the overall effective leadership management and administration of the home in accordance with the Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards 2015 and for pursuing the objectives of the directorate in providing an appropriate environment for young people which meets their needs. * To be able to meet the requirements of Reg 28 to achieve registration with Ofsted as a Registered Manager (specifically Reg 28 (2) (a, b) - within the last 5 years, worked for at least 2 years in a position relevant to the residential care of children; worked for at least one year in a role requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role. * To operate the home in accordance with the statement of purpose to create a warm and stimulating environment that meets the assessed needs of young people and ensure the unit promotes and fulfils its core function particularly concerning care plans, placement plans and risk assessments. * To recruit staff in line with the company's Recruitment and Selection policies and protocols. * To promote young peoples rights and ensure that young people have access to information regarding their rights, facilitating regular meetings which allow young people to contribute to the running of their home. Duties: * To take the lead role in managing the inspections of residential children's homes. * To be responsible for contributing towards Care Planning and Safeguarding for Young People. * To manage, lead, supervise and mentor staff teams. * To be responsible for the leadership and management of the children's home. * To develop effective quality assurance and performance management mechanisms throughout the children's home and the wider residential service to ensure compliance with national and local standards and targets. * To ensure that the voice of children and young people are heard. * To ensure that the safeguarding of children and young people is of paramount importance. * To be responsible for the financial management of the children's home. * To ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and protocols, in this area of work. * To contribute to the development of the overarching care services for children and young people by attending and contributing to meetings within the service and external agencies. * To contribute and ensure that all policies and protocols for the residential service are current, comprehensive and fit for purpose. * To comply with the Directorate's administrative and financial procedures including the Maintenance of appropriate records, budget monitoring and ensuring value for money. * To be competent with Information Technology and all computer systems * To be responsible for training and own continued learning and development. * To undertake any other duties and responsibilities of an equivalent nature as required by the line Manager. This role is ideal for individuals who are passionate about providing exceptional care to children and young people and an individual who would like to develop as the company expands