Children's Registered Home Manager

Purosearch Ltd.; Bonds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus £5,000

Bonuses including OTE £5,000

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Service

Wellbeing programme

Career progression

Team rewards

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking a Children's Services Registered Manager to lead a 5-bed children's home in Garstang, ensuring high-quality care and regulatory compliance. The role requires leadership experience, safeguarding expertise and strong budget control.

Salary up to £50,000 per year, with progressive development programmes, pension and wellbeing benefits. A Welcome bonus and long-term career opportunities are available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in children's residential care
• At least 1 year in a managerial/supervisory role in the last 5 years
• Knowledge of Children’s Homes Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead the 5-bed children's home and manage daily operations
• Develop individualized care plans addressing education, social and health needs
• Recruit, lead and develop a strong staff team and oversee inductions
• Ensure safeguarding and child protection practices are followed
• Oversee budgets and resources and drive continuous improvement
• Aim for at least a Good Ofsted rating with Outstanding as ambition

Skills

Leadership

People management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Report writing

Education

Level 3/4 Children’s Residential Care qualification

Level 5 Leadership & Management (preferred)

Job description

Children's Services Registered Manager

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience

Location: Garstang, PR3

Home Size: 5-bed mixed-gender children's residential home supporting young people aged 8-18 with complex needs and learning difficulties

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum, depending on experience


• Welcome bonus of £5,000, subject to successful Fit Person Interview


• Quality and commercial bonus with an OTE of £5,000


• Management Incentive Plan, providing the opportunity to share in the long-term success of the organisation


• Management Development Training Programme


• Continuous professional development through the in-house Leadership Academy


• Competitive pension scheme


• Employee Assistance Service


• Wellbeing programme


• Recommend-a-friend scheme


• Team rewards, including discounts at restaurants and family attractions


• Length-of-service awards


• Opportunities for long-term career progression within an established care organisation

What We're Looking For

• At least 2 years' relevant experience within children's residential care, with at least 1 year in a managerial or supervisory role within the last 5 years


• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Children's Residential Care / Children's Workforce (essential)


• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare preferred; if not already held, you must be enrolled within 6 months of starting


• Strong understanding of Children's Homes Quality Standards, SCCIF, Ofsted requirements, childcare legislation and regulatory requirements


• Knowledge of supporting children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour


• Strong leadership skills and the ability to recruit, develop and retain an effective staff team


• Excellent planning, organisation, budget control and resource management skills


• Confident communication skills, including the ability to produce clear written reports and correspondence


• Full UK driving licence


• Genuine passion for improving the lives and outcomes of children and young people

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the leadership and day-to-day management of the 5-bed children's residential home


• Develop comprehensive, individualised care plans addressing each young person's care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic and health needs


• Recruit, lead, motivate and develop a strong staff team, working closely with the recruitment team to ensure the right people are appointed


• Complete company inductions and personal development plans, supporting staff retention and consistency of care


• Establish effective systems for consulting with young people about the care they receive and ensuring their views are heard


• Allocate key workers and ensure each young person receives consistent, individualised support


• Maintain and monitor high standards of care in line with Children's Homes Quality Standards and the home's Statement of Purpose


• Handle complaints and concerns promptly and effectively, taking responsibility for addressing child protection concerns appropriately


• Build strong working relationships with parents, carers, social workers and other professionals


• Attend and contribute proactively to care planning meetings and reviews


• Promote a strong safeguarding culture and ensure young people receive safe, nurturing and high-qualitor care


• Oversee the home's operational and commercial performance, ensuring budgets and resources are managed effectively


• Drive continuous improvement and work towards achieving and maintaining at least a Good Ofsted rating, with Outstanding as the ambition


• Support the development of a positive, family-style environment where young people feel safe, valued and supported to reach their full potential