Registered Manager

Registered Children's Manager

3-Bed EBD Children's Home LE67

Salary:
Competitive and flexible, dependent on experience - the focus is on finding the right person

Annual Leave: 31 days

Level 5 in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare:
Desirable

We are supporting an established specialist children's care provider in the appointment of an experienced Registered Children's Manager for their 3-bed EBD home in the LE67 area.

This is an established home with a strong operational foundation and no current compliance concerns. The home was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection and provides care and support to children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

The provider is looking for an experienced childcare professional who can take ownership of the home, lead the staff team and continue building on the existing standards and outcomes.

They are open to both experienced Registered Managers and strong Deputy Managers who are ready to take their next step into registration.

The organisation is an established specialist provider of residential care for children and young people, with a focus on creating safe, supportive and nurturing environments where young people can develop and achieve positive outcomes.

They place a strong emphasis on staff development, training and progression, with employees supported through ongoing professional development and opportunities to progress within the organisation.

The management structure is described as supportive and approachable, with Registered Managers receiving access to senior management and director-level support when required.

As Registered Children's Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring the service continues to provide high-quality care and meets all regulatory and safeguarding requirements.

• Taking overall responsibility for the management and operation of the children's home.
• Ensuring the home continues to meet Ofsted regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding requirements.
• Leading, motivating and developing the staff team.
• Providing strong leadership and maintaining a positive culture within the home.
• Ensuring children and young people receive high-quality, individualised care.
• Overseeing care planning, risk assessments, safeguarding procedures and records.
• Monitoring children's progress and ensuring their individual needs and outcomes remain central to the service.
• Working closely with social workers, education professionals, families and other external agencies.
• Managing staff performance, supervision, development and training.
• Maintaining strong compliance and quality assurance processes.
• Preparing for and supporting Ofsted inspections.
• Monitoring the home's performance and identifying opportunities for continued improvement.
• Managing budgets, staffing levels and resources effectively.
• Ensuring the home remains a safe, welcoming and nurturing environment for the young people living there.

We are looking for an experienced children's care professional with a strong understanding of residential childcare and the needs of children and young people with EBD.

• An experienced Registered Manager looking for a new challenge; or
• A strong Deputy Manager who is ready to step up into a Registered Manager position.

• Previous experience within children's residential care.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and the Children's Homes Regulations.
• Experience leading and developing a residential childcare team.
• A good understanding of safeguarding, care planning and risk management.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to lead from the front while developing and supporting your team.
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