Registered Children's Home Manager; Dual Homes Lytham

Salary £53,051-£57,447 Per Annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 Hours Per Week | Lytham

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Registered Children’s Home Manager (Dual Homes)

We are currently recruiting…

As part of our exciting expansion, we are looking for a dynamic and compassionate Dual Registered Children’s Home Manager to join our team, based in Lytham, "Where Our Children Live" is a programme of work focusing on creating Lancashire homes for Lancashire children as part of a modernisation and expansion of Children’s Residential Childcare at Lancashire County Council.

As part of the Residential Leadership Team, this position involves overseeing the daily operations of two Children’s Homes, ensuring they run smoothly and efficiently while maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. The Dual Registered Manager is responsible for leading and mentoring two teams of Residential Childcare Workers, supported by four Deputy Managers.

The ideal candidate for this role will have relevant qualifications in social care or a related field, with proven experience in managing Children’s Homes or similar settings. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, along with a genuine commitment to the well-being and development of our children. Excellent organisational and time-management skills are required to handle multiple responsibilities effectively.

Personal attributes such as empathy, compassion, resilience, and integrity are considered essential for this role. The Dual Registered Manager must have a caring and empathetic approach to working with children and staff, the ability to handle challenging situations with patience and professionalism, and a strong sense of ethics and integrity in all aspects of the role.

• A passion for working with children and a commitment to their well-being.
• An QCF5 or NVQ 5 Leadership & Management in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in the management of a Children’s Home.
• Experience of working successfully at a managerial level to develop a high performing team.
• Driving license and has access to a vehicle - this is an essential car user post

• Generous annual leave allocation, 25 days (rising to 32 days after five years' service) plus eight days bank holidays and two extra statutory days
• Comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working arrangements
• Health and Wellbeing Initiatives including wellness programs and other services including Occupational Health Services, Cycle to work scheme, Eyesight test contribution and our Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous annual leave, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave policies.
• Access to various discounts (e.g. Viv Up) on products and services, including local businesses, national retailers, and car purchase schemes.
• Free parking and all meals/drinks included when on shift
• Stable experienced management team and dedicated Head of Service
• Extensive training programme, including funded apprenticeships up to degree level

Closing Date: 31 October

Interviews: TBC

The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.

If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.

Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our…