Children’s Services Registered Manager

Cambian Group Plc; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£60,000-£65,000 per annum

Welcome bonus £5,000

Annual quality/bonus £5,000

Pension and employee benefits

Wellbeing and Employee Assistance

Job summary

CareTech/Inspire is opening a new children's home in Barnet and seeks an experienced Registered Manager to lead the Inspire Team. You will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensure safeguarding, compliance, quality of care and outcomes for children, and build a strong, trauma-informed culture that helps young people thrive.

You'll recruit and develop a dedicated team, work with families and professionals, attend care planning meetings, and promote consultation with young people.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in children's residential care
• At least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years
• Level 3 in Children's Residential Care
• Full UK manual driving licence

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a children's home in line with Ofsted and regulatory standards
• Ensure high-quality, personalised care plans and positive outcomes
• Recruit, develop and retain strong, consistent team
• Promote consultation and participation for young people
• Maintain safeguarding, compliance and quality standards
• Manage complaints and child protection concerns
• Work closely with families, carers and professionals
• Attend care planning and review meetings
• Build a safe, inclusive and therapeutic culture

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning & Organisational

Stakeholder engagement

Driving

Education

Level 3 in Children's Residential Care

Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification preferred

Job description

New Opening of Children's Learning Disabilities Home

Registered Manager - Shape Futures -Transform Young Lives in our Inspire Team

CareTech/Inspire is looking for an experienced and values-driven Registered Manager to lead a new children's residential home for young people with learning disabilities in Barnet.

You'll provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring excellent safeguarding, compliance, quality of care and outcomes for children. You'll develop a strong team, promote trauma-informed practice and create a safe, nurturing environment where young people can thrive.

At Inspire our success is measured by the happiness of our children

Inspire's priorities are clear: that children and young people are kept safe; that their individual needs are met; and that they are healthy and enjoy their childhood.

We pride ourselves on providing an integrated approach, collaborating with specialists from health and education sectors in order to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people.

What We Offer

• £60,000-£65,000 per annum, depending on experience
• £5,000 welcome bonus upon registration
• £5,000 annual quality/commercial bonus
• Positive work-life balance around on-call responsibilities
• Management Incentive Plan
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing leadership development
• Pension and employee benefits
• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
• Recommend a Friend scheme, Team Rewards and Long Service Awards

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a children's home in line with Ofsted and regulatory standards
• Ensure high-quality, personalised care plans and positive outcomes
• Recruit, develop and retain strong, consistent team
• Promote consultation and participation for young people
• Maintain safeguarding, compliance and quality standards
• Manage complaints and child protection concerns
• Work closely with families, carers and professionals
• Attend care planning and review meetings
• Build a safe, inclusive and therapeutic culture

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience in children's residential care
• At least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years
• Level 3 in Children's Residential Care
• Level 5 Leadership & Management qualification preferred, or willingness to enrol within 6 months
• Knowledge of Quality Standards, SCCIF, legislation and Ofsted requirements
• Experience supporting children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties
• Strong leadership, communication, planning and organisational skills
• Full UK manual driving licence

Why Inspire/CareTech?

You'll join a dedicated team committed to helping children achieve meaningful outcomes and experience extraordinary days. With extensive development opportunities and long-term career prospects, this is a chance to make a genuine difference while progressing your leadership career.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.