Children's Registered Home Manager

Purosearch Ltd.; Crigglestone; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully flexible working hours

In-house training & development

Bonus potential

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a 4-bed EBD children's home in Criggleston, WF4. You will oversee day-to-day operations, safeguarding, care planning and regulatory compliance, while building a strong, child-centred team. Fully flexible hours and development opportunities are offered.

The role requires leadership experience in childrens residential care, Level 5 qualification or higher, and a commitment to delivering outstanding outcomes for young people.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of a staff team within children's residential care.
• Strong safeguarding and regulatory knowledge for children's services.
• Commitment to high standards of care and service improvement.

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day management of the 4-bed EBD childrens home.
• Lead the service improvement plan to address regulatory outcomes.
• Promote a safe, nurturing, child-centred environment for children and young people.
• Provide leadership, guidance and ongoing support to the staff team.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and concerns are managed appropriately.

Skills

Team leadership

Safeguarding knowledge

Care planning

Regulatory compliance

Staff development

Education

Level 5 Leadership & Management in Residential Childcare

Job description

Children's Home Registered Manager

Salary: £49,000–£51,000 + bonus potential, bringing total earnings to approximately £60,000
Location: Crigglestone, WF4
Home Size: 4-Bed EBD Children's Home

Salary & Benefits

• Basic salary of £49,000–£51,000 per annum
• Additional bonus structure, with total earnings potentially reaching around £60,000
• Fully flexible working hours
• In-house training and development opportunities
• Fantastic support from an experienced senior team
• Opportunity to lead and improve an established 4-bed EBD children's home

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within children's residential care, ideally at Registered Manager level
• A Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or a willingness to enrol and work towards completion
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, care planning and children's residential care regulations
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, develop and support a staff team
• Resilience, organisation and a proactive approach to improving standards of care
• A genuine commitment to providing safe, nurturing and child-centred care
• The ability to lead service improvement and work towards better outcomes for children and young people

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of the 4-bed EBD children's home
• Lead the service improvement plan, addressing areas of concern and working towards improved regulatory outcomes
• Promote a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment for children and young people
• Provide leadership, guidance and ongoing support to the staff team
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and concerns are managed appropriately
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, behaviour support strategies and accurate record-keeping
• Ensure the home operates in line with relevant legislation, regulations and organisational policies
• Monitor care standards and implement improvements to promote positive outcomes
• Build effective relationships with children, families, social workers and other professionals
• Work closely with the senior leadership team to strengthen the service and support its ongoing development