Children's Residential Home Manager

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; Slyne; Sur place; GBP 50 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

£3,000 Ofsted bonus

£2,000 occupancy bonus

Company pension scheme

Exchange Employee Discount Scheme

Wellbeing programmes

Induction and training programme

CPD and career progression

Supportive leadership team

Résumé du poste

CS UK Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Residential Registered Manager for a children's home in the Slyne/Lancaster area. You will lead a dedicated team to provide safe, nurturing care to children with complex needs, ensuring safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

The role requires strong leadership, safeguarding expertise, and a passion for improving outcomes for young people. Salary is £50,000–£55,000 per year, paid monthly, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Hold leadership/management qualification or be willing to work towards one.
• NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People + 2-3 years of management experience
• Experience in residential childcare settings and safeguarding practices

Responsabilités

• Deliver high-quality, safe and nurturing care for children and young people in the home.
• Hold overall accountability for safeguarding and welfare under relevant regulations.
• Provide strong leadership, ensuring child-centred care and best outcomes.
• Maintain safeguarding systems, safer staffing, risk assessments and multi-agency working.
• Ensure understanding and response to each child's vulnerabilities and support needs.
• Supervise and mentor staff, organise work patterns, deliver care-focused training, implement care plans and safeguarding procedures.

Connaissances

Safeguarding knowledge

Child protection

Staff leadership

Communication skills

Formation

NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People

Leadership/Management qualification

Description du poste

An incredible new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Residential Registered Manager to manage a children's residential home based in the Slyne, Lancaster area. You will join a provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people

This is a fantastic care provider dedicated to supporting children and young people who have complex emotional and behavioural needs, providing a safe and supportive environment

As the Manager your key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for delivering high-quality, safe and nurturing care for children and young people in the home
• Hold overall accountability for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the child, overseeing day-to-day operations, leading staff practice, and driving continuous improvement in line with company standards, ethos and the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015
• Provide strong leadership, ensuring care is child-centred and focused on achieving the best outcomes for the child
• Maintaining robust safeguarding systems, safer staffing arrangements, clear risk assessments, and effective multi-agency working
• Ensure the child's individual vulnerabilities, behaviours and support needs are understood and responded to consistently
• Supervise as well as mentor staff, organise work patterns, deliver care-focused training, ensure care plans, safeguarding procedures and support services are implemented effectively

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Strong childcare and safeguarding knowledge, including the Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000, the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Ability to lead safeguarding practice, manage risk, respond to incidents, and ensure the home meets its duty to protect and promote the welfare of the child at all times
• Experience of managing staff teams, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lead with confidence, professionalism and resilience
• A genuine passion for children's homes and a strong commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people

To be considered for this position you must hold a leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards one, together with NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and Young People + 2-3 years of management experience and a strong background in supporting young people

The successful Manager will receive an excellent salary of £50,000 - £55,000 per annum - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week.

In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• £3,000 Ofsted bonus for achieving an outstanding inspection outcome
• £2,000 occupancy bonus for achieving 90% occupancy
• Company pension scheme
• Access to our Exchange Employee Discount Scheme
• Access to wellbeing programmes through our Exchange Provision
• Comprehensive induction and training programme
• Ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Genuine career progression and promotion opportunities
• Supportive and experienced leadership team

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