Registered Children’s Manager - £65k - Preston Job Title: Registered Children's Manager Location: Preston Salary: £65,000 per annum About the Role: Rory at Amber Mace is recruiting an experienced and dynamic Registered Children's Manager to lead a newly established service in the Preston area. This is an exciting opportunity for a professional with proven experience in managing children's services, particularly within an Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) setting. The ideal candidate will have experience in commissioning a new service, overseeing the setup, and managing day-to-day operations to ensure the highest standards of care and compliance. Key Responsibilities: • Take the lead in establishing and managing a new children's service, ensuring all systems, policies, and procedures are in place for optimal functioning. • Ensure the service is compliant with regulatory requirements, including Ofsted standards, and maintain excellent relationships with commissioners and other stakeholders. • Oversee all aspects of the service, including staffing, recruitment, and training, ensuring the highest level of care and support for children with emotional and behavioural difficulties. • Develop and implement care plans tailored to the individual needs of each child, ensuring a person-centred approach is always maintained. • Lead a team of dedicated professionals, providing guidance, supervision, and support, with a focus on performance management and staff development. • Monitor the wellbeing and progress of the children in care, ensuring their safety, health, and emotional needs are met at all times. • Establish and maintain strong partnerships with external agencies, including local authorities, schools, and healthcare providers, to ensure the best outcomes for the children. • Manage budgets effectively, ensuring financial stability and cost-efficient delivery of services without compromising quality. • Handle any complaints, incidents, or safeguarding concerns in a timely and appropriate manner, ensuring compliance with all safeguarding protocols and best practices. Requirements: • Experience: Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within an EBD or children's residential care setting. Experience in commissioning a new service is highly desirable. • Qualifications: Registered Manager with a valid Ofsted registration and relevant qualifications, including Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care or equivalent. • Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and standards, as well as safeguarding protocols and best practices for children's care. • Leadership Skills: Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage and motivate a team. • Experience in budget management, ensuring financial control while maintaining service quality. • Ability to develop and implement policies, procedures, and best practice guidelines to ensure a high standard of care. • Proven ability to work closely with external stakeholders, including commissioners and social services. • Passion for Care: A genuine passion for improving the lives of children, especially those with emotional and behavioural difficulties. Benefits: • Competitive salary of £65,000 per annum. • Opportunity to shape and lead a new service, making a significant difference in the lives of children. • Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities. • Supportive and collaborative working environment. • Generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme. How to Apply: If you are a dedicated and experienced Registered Children's Manager with a passion for working with children and a proven track record in commissioning new services, please call Rory at Amber Mace on (phone number removed) or email your updated CV to (url removed)