Registered Manager

Registered Manager

Location:

East Huntspill, Highbridge

Salary: £46,202.89 per annum with the potential to earn up to £53,402.89 through bonuses

Working Hours / Shift Pattern: 40 hours per week

Employment Type:

Permanent

Service:
Children's Home

Service Users:
Children and young people

• Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to complete it

• Minimum of 2 years' experience within the last 5 years in a role relevant to children's residential care
• At least 1 year's experience supervising and managing staff within a care setting
• Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Ofsted requirements, safeguarding and child protection procedures

Our client is recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to lead an established children's residential home in the rural setting of East Huntspill, Highbridge.

You will be responsible for leading the day-to-day operation of the home, ensuring children receive high-quality, individualised care while maintaining the highest standards of safeguarding, compliance and regulatory practice. You will also develop and inspire a committed staff team, creating a reflective, supportive and child-focused culture.

The home benefits from ongoing support from an experienced Responsible Individual and Head of Care, providing regular guidance, leadership and operational support.

Number of beds: 3

Ofsted rating:
Good

Our client is seeking an experienced, resilient and values-led Registered Manager who is passionate about improving the lives of children and young people.

You will be committed to ensuring children's voices are heard, promoting positive outcomes and creating a nurturing environment where young people can thrive.

You will also have:

• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• A positive, non-judgemental approach
• Strong organisational and compliance knowledge
• A full manual UK driving licence
• Access to your own vehicle with business insurance
• Ability to undertake on-call duties (currently averaging around two per month)

Our client is an established children's residential care provider with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality care and positive outcomes for children and young people.

Established children's residential care provider.

7 children's homes.

This is an opportunity to join a provider with a consistently strong regulatory record, where every home is currently rated Good by Ofsted.

You will benefit from experienced senior leadership, a stable management structure and genuine operational support, allowing you to focus on leading your home, developing your team and achieving positive outcomes for children.

Our client is committed to supporting long-term career development through ongoing leadership support, professional development and opportunities to continue progressing within the organisation.

Ongoing training, leadership support and professional development are provided to help you continue developing as a Registered Manager.

• £2,000 annual car allowance
• Occupation bonus of £175 per child after the first child (up to £350 per month in a fully occupied 3-bed home)
• Ofsted bonus of £500 for a Good inspection
• Ofsted bonus of £1,000 for an Outstanding inspection
• On-call payments of £10 per weekday and £50 per day at weekends
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Non-contributory pension with a 9% employer contribution
• Company sick pay following successful probation
• Enhanced sick pay with 5 days full pay
• Ongoing training, development and leadership support

Our client believes every child deserves a safe, nurturing and aspirational home where they can build confidence, develop positive relationships and achieve the best possible outcomes.

You will join a supportive leadership team that values collaboration, reflective practice and high-quality care. Managers are empowered to lead their homes while benefiting from experienced operational support and clear organisational stability.

Sponsorship is not available.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people and would like to join our client's dedicated team, apply today.

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