Childrens Registered Manager

Yorkshire; Bradford; Remote; GBP 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Training & development

Qualifications support

Generous annual leave

Company pension

Employee assistance

Clinical support networks

Impactful role in children's lives

Job summary

Yorkshire in Bradford seeks an experienced Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a 6-bed therapeutic home and develop a caring, regulated environment. You will drive safeguarding, staff development and collaboration with authorities to achieve Good/Outstanding Ofsted ratings.

With a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, you will manage budgets, recruit and mentor a skilled team, ensuring high-quality outcomes for children and young people.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
• Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager or Senior Manager within a children's residential setting.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding legislation and children's residential care standards.
• Experience supporting children and young people with EBD, trauma, attachment difficulties and complex needs.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Experience managing budgets, compliance and operational performance.
• Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle.
• Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a 6-bed therapeutic children's home.
• Register with Ofsted and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Create a safe, therapeutic environment; promote outcomes.
• Motivate and develop residential staff team to deliver outstanding care.
• Ensure safeguarding remains central and manage concerns.
• Oversee staffing, recruitment, supervision, training and performance.
• Monitor quality assurance, audits and compliance across the service.
• Build relationships with authorities, social workers and partners.
• Oversee referrals, admissions and placement matching.
• Manage budgets and resources for effective operation.
• Champion trauma-informed approach and continuous improvement toward Good/Outstanding Ofsted.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Budget management

Ofsted knowledge

Safeguarding

Driving licence

DBS clearance

Staff training

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Role: Registered Children's Home Manager

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire

Hours: Full Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)

Salary: £53,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

What will you be doing?

• Taking overall responsibility for the leadership, management and development of a 6-bed therapeutic children's residential home.
• Registering with Ofsted and ensuring the home operates in line with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Creating a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment that promotes positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Leading, motivating and developing a team of residential support workers, seniors and deputies to deliver outstanding care.
• Ensuring safeguarding remains at the heart of all practice and that concerns are managed appropriately and effectively.
• Managing staffing, recruitment, supervision, training and performance management.
• Monitoring and maintaining quality assurance processes, audits and compliance standards across the service.
• Building effective relationships with local authorities, placing authorities, social workers, families, education providers and other professionals.
• Managing referrals, admissions and placement matching to ensure the needs of young people can be successfully met.
• Overseeing budgets and resources to ensure the effective operation of the home.
• Championing a trauma-informed and therapeutic approach to support children with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
• Driving continuous improvement and striving towards achieving and maintaining a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating.

Experience/Qualifications Required:

• Minimum Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
• Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager or Senior Manager within a children's residential setting.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding legislation and children's residential care standards.
• Experience supporting children and young people with EBD, trauma, attachment difficulties and complex needs.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams.
• Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
• Experience managing budgets, compliance and operational performance.
• Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle.
• Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £53,000 - £60,000 per annum.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Support towards further qualifications and career progression.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Company pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to therapeutic and clinical support networks.
• Opportunity to lead and develop a high-quality therapeutic service making a genuine difference to children's lives.