Children's Registered Home Manager

Purosearch Ltd.; Worsley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Discounted or free food

Casual dress

Company events

Supportive working environment

Career development and progression

Job summary

Purosearch Ltd. is seeking a Children’s Home Registered Manager to lead a solo complex care home in Worsley. You will ensure safe, high-quality care, oversee staff recruitment, training and supervision, and drive continuous improvement to meet Ofsted standards.

The role requires leadership experience in a children's residential setting, solid knowledge of regulations, and a commitment to safeguarding and child welfare. The position offers a full-time, on-site role with career progression.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Experience in leadership or management within a children's residential setting
• Deputy Manager seeking progression to Registered Manager will be considered
• Strong knowledge of legislation, regulations and guidance relating to children's homes
• Understanding of child development, attachment theory, trauma-informed practice and therapeutic approaches
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Strong safeguarding, care planning and risk management awareness

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the management and day-to-day operation of the solo complex care home
• Provide strong leadership, direction and support to the staff team
• Oversee recruitment, training, supervision and performance management
• Ensure the home provides a safe, nurturing and supportive environment
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, child welfare and care delivery
• Develop and oversee individual care plans and risk assessments
• Ensure children's individual needs, rights and wishes are recognised and supported
• Maintain full compliance with Ofsted requirements and relevant children's home regulations
• Prepare the home for Ofsted inspections and ensure records/evidence are maintained to a high standard
• Address recommendations or areas for improvement and drive continuous improvement
• Build strong relationships with local authorities, social workers, healthcare professionals, schools and other agencies
• Coordinate multi-agency support to ensure positive outcomes for the young person
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided
• Promote a culture of learning, reflection and best practice within the team
• Develop and implement effective policies, procedures and systems to support the home
• Advocate for the needs and best interests of the young person at all times

Job description

Children's Home Registered Manager

Salary: £60,000–£65,000
Location: Worsley, M28
Home Size: Solo Complex Care Home

Salary & Benefits

• £60,000–£65,000 per annum
• Full-time permanent position
• Opportunity to lead a solo complex care home
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted or free food
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity for career development and progression

What We're Looking For

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Previous leadership or management experience within a children's residential setting
• Experienced Deputy Manager looking to progress into a Registered Manager position will also be considered
• Strong knowledge of legislation, regulations and guidance relating to children's homes
• Understanding of child development, attachment theory, trauma-informed practice and therapeutic approaches
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, care planning and risk managementCommitment to promoting the welfare, rights and best interests of children and young people
• Ability to build positive relationships with external agencies and professionals

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the management and day-to-day operation of the solo complex care home
• Provide strong leadership, direction and support to the staff team
• Oversee recruitment, training, supervision and performance management
• Ensure the home provides a safe, nurturing and supportive environment
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, child welfare and care delivery
• Develop and oversee individual care plans and risk assessments
• Ensure children's individual needs, rights and wishes are recognised and supported
• Maintain full compliance with Ofsted requirements and relevant children's home regulations
• Prepare the home for Ofsted inspections and ensure all records and evidence are maintained to a high standard
• Address any recommendations or areas for improvement and drive continuous improvement
• Build strong working relationships with local authorities, social workers, healthcare professionals, schools and other agencies
• Coordinate multi-agency support to ensure positive outcomes for the young person
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided
• Promote a culture of learning, reflection and best practice within the team
• Develop and implement effective policies, procedures and systems to support the successful operation of the home
• Advocate for the needs and best interests of the young person at all times