Registered Manager - Children's Residential

Contract/

Hours:

Fixed Term/Full Time – 37 hours per week

• Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Season ticket loan available.
• Excellent training and the opportunity complete qualifications including the Level 5 Children, Young People and Families manager qualification.
• Flexible maternity, paternity, and adoption packages
• Up to 7% employer contribution and life assurance cover
• Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers
• As part of our commitment to staff wellbeing, you’ll receive a paid annual Wellbeing Day to use however you choose, supporting a healthy balance between work and life.

At Action for Children, we offer more than just a job. Join us and you’ll be part of a team dedicated to giving children safe and happy childhoods. See how your skills can make a real difference, helping solve the problems children and young people face every day.

Are you an existing Deputy Manager or Team Leader waiting for the opportunity to lead your own team?

As Registered Manager, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact over the next 12 months, leading a dedicated team and ensuring our young people receive high quality, therapeutic care. You'll provide strong leadership, champion positive practice and create a culture where both young people and staff feel supported to thrive.

This 12-month fixed term opportunity could be the ideal next step for an existing Deputy Manager / Team leader ready to progress into a Registered Manager role, or an existing manager looking to broaden their experience within a supportive organisation where your development and career progression are valued.

Willow lodge is a warm, nurturing therapeutic children's home for up to four young people. With two young people currently settled and thriving, this is an exciting time to join an established team and play a key role in welcoming additional young people and shaping the continued development of the home.

Our therapeutic approach focuses on understanding each young person's individual needs, building strong relationships and creating an environment where they can feel safe, supported and thrive. You'll be supported by action for children's therapeutic team through special training, reflective supervision and ongoing consultation, giving you and your team the knowledge, skills and confidence to deliver high-quality care and achieve positive outcomes.

As Registered Manager, you'll take the lead in ensuring the home continues to provide outstanding care and positive outcomes for young people, supporting the team to deliver a therapeutic approach. You’ll lead on ensuring the home continues to meet the required regulatory standards, with support and guidance from your leadership team.

• Leading your own dynamic workforce.
• Setting the values and principles in line with national standards and Ofsted
• Prioritise psychological safety, empathy, and relationship building.
• Lead the delivery of high-quality care that achieves positive and agreed outcomes for children and young people.
• Ensure the children living with us feel physically, psychologically safe and empowered.
• Liaising with stakeholders, the community and other agencies.

• We’re looking for an existing Children’s Services Registered Manager, or an ambitious Deputy Manager / Team Leader who is ready to take their next step.
• You’ll bring experience in children's residential care, alongside a Level 5 qualification (e.g. Diploma in Leadership and management of Residential Childcare) or be willing to work towards.
• You…