I am actively recruiting a Children's Home Registered Manager on behalf of my client based in Bridgewater ( Somerset) to manage their 4 bed Children's Home. My client were formed in 1999 and have established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector and pride themselves in having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner. This exciting opportunity will suit an experienced Registered Manager who has previously overseen a new service from scratch. Ideally you will have 2 years experience within the last 5 years relevant to the residential care of children. Main purpose of the role: As the Registered Manager you will manage a 4 bedded children's home in a rural area and manage a staff team of 9 to ensure high quality of care is delivered to young people providing a positive and enriching living experience. Duties include, but not limited to: * To develop and deliver high quality care in accordance with legislation. * Adhere to all legislative guidelines in respect of Health & Safety. * To ensure the up keeping of all records relating to the young people. * To ensure the provision of management information. * To develop and promote new techniques as appropriate. * To attend, prepare and chair various meetings both internally & externally. * Assist with on-call on a rota basis. * Write concise and evaluative reports. * To be responsible for decision making where appropriate. * Have full oversite of all admissions & discharges to and from the home. * To be involved with all recruitment activities within the home. * To ensure all staff are adequately inducted. * Monitor the service budget and all financial transactions. * To promote the home in a positive way. Required Attributes: * Enthusiasm in providing the highest quality care & education. * You will have an QCF level 5 in Leadership & Management. * Experience in managing a team. * Knowledge of the Children's Act 1989 & Care Standards Act 2000. * Familiarity with the needs of vulnerable individuals. * Demonstrate high standards of safe working practices. * Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. * Flexible & reliable. If you are a Registered Manager and would like to be considered for this opportunity, hit the apply button today for your application to be considered