Registered Manager

Location: Hartlepool
Salary: Up to £53,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Primarily Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm, with some evening, weekend and sleep-in duties as required

We are seeking an experienced and committed Registered Manager to take overall responsibility for the successful management and development of a children's residential home in Hartlepool.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced children's residential professional who is passionate about providing high-quality care and creating a positive, supportive environment where young people can thrive.

You will provide strong leadership to the staff team, ensure the home operates in line with relevant legislation and regulations, and maintain high standards of safeguarding, care planning and service delivery.

• Take overall responsibility for the effective day-to-day management of the children's home.
• Ensure the home operates in accordance with its Statement of Purpose, policies, procedures and relevant legislation.
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding and ensure children's health, wellbeing, development and individual needs are fully supported.
• Ensure care plans and associated documentation are developed, implemented, monitored and regularly reviewed.
• Work closely with social workers, families and other professionals to promote positive outcomes for children.
• Ensure children are consulted about their care and that their views, wishes and feelings are listened to and acted upon.
• Maintain accurate records, monitoring reports, handovers and online recording systems.
• Ensure all required Ofsted notifications are completed accurately and within the required timescales.
• Lead recruitment, selection and induction of staff in line with safer recruitment procedures.
• Provide effective staff supervision, appraisal, training and development.
• Manage staffing levels, rotas and shifts to ensure the home is appropriately staffed and children receive consistent support.
• Lead and support staff meetings, ensuring actions are recorded and followed through.
• Manage budgets and ensure financial procedures are followed effectively.
• Support the investigation and management of disciplinary and grievance matters where required.
• Promote effective behavioural management approaches and ensure interventions are implemented consistently.
• Maintain the physical environment of the home to a high standard.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality, systems and service delivery.
• Ensure the service remains compliant with relevant children's homes regulations and quality standards.
• Work collaboratively with the wider organisation and external professionals to achieve positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will be a confident and values-led manager with a strong background in children's residential care. You will have the leadership skills required to motivate a team, maintain high standards and ensure children receive outstanding care and support.

You should demonstrate:

• A genuine commitment to residential childcare as a positive option for children.
• Strong leadership, management and team-building skills.
• Excellent communication skills with children, families, staff and professionals.
• The ability to develop and implement effective care and support plans.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• The ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• A flexible, professional and proactive approach.
• High levels of integrity and personal commitment.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and children's welfare.
• The ability to promote a positive and supportive team culture.

• Minimum 2 years' experience working in residential childcare with children
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• At least 2 years' experience…