Children's Home Registered Manager

First For Support; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's residential care provider in Nottingham is seeking a Registered Manager for their new 4-bed home. You will oversee the home's operations, ensuring compliance with Ofsted standards and leading a dedicated care team. Ideal candidates will have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and proven management experience. This role offers a competitive salary and various performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

25 days Annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays

Performance bonuses for Ofsted reports and occupancy

Pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team in a children's residential care setting.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Current UK driving licence and access to suitable transport.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall running of the home, ensuring care meets Ofsted standards.
• Lead and manage the care team to deliver outstanding services.
• Manage rotas, budgets, and administrative requirements.

Skills

Leadership skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of safeguarding

Resilience

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Children's Home Registered Manager - 4 Bed Home. Location: Nottingham. Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent. Hours: 39 per week (including rota/on-call duties). Salary: Up to £55,800 (includes Ofsted & Occupancy bonuses).

Company: My client is dedicated to supporting young people to develop emotional resilience and achieve their full potential. Since 1993, they have provided high-quality residential care, guided by their ethos of building positive relationships and preparing young people for successful transitions into adulthood. We are now seeking a passionate and experienced Registered Manager to lead our brand new 4-bed home in Nottingham.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will be accountable for the overall running of the home, ensuring that the care provided meets Ofsted standards and organisational policies. You will lead, inspire and manage your team to deliver outstanding care tailored to the needs of each young person.

Key responsibilities

• Delivering and developing high-quality childcare in line with legislation, Ofsted SCCIF and safeguarding requirements.
• Leading, supervising and developing the staff team through recruitment, training, appraisals and ongoing support.
• Managing rotas, budgets, expenses and ensuring all operational and administrative requirements are met.
• Overseeing admissions and discharges to the home.
• Acting as the key decision-maker, attending meetings, writing reports and liaising with external agencies and commissioners.
• Taking part in on-call duties and occasional sleep-ins to support the running of the home.

About You

We\'re looking for someone who has:

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
• Proven experience managing a team within a children\'s residential care setting.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection procedures and the needs of vulnerable young people.
• Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• The ability to maintain resilience while working with challenging behaviours.
• A current UK driving licence and access to suitable transport.
• Flexibility, reliability and commitment to high standards of care.

Benefits

• Annual leave: 25 days plus 8 statutory holidays
• Performance bonuses:
• £3,000 - Outstanding Ofsted report
• £400 - Monthly full occupancy bonus
• On-call payments: £25 weekdays, £35 weekends
• Sleep-in duties: required as per rota
• Petrol allowance (with proof of business insurance)
• Pension scheme (in line with government guidance)
• Career development and progression opportunities