Childrens Registered Manager

Talent Haven; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Job summary

Talent Haven in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a brand-new Ofsted-registered children's residential home. You will drive day-to-day management, ensure high-quality safeguarding and outcomes, and build a passionate, child-centred team from the ground up.

The role requires a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services (or equivalent), plus strong Ofsted knowledge and proven leadership capability.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children's residential setting.
• Minimum 2 years' experience working within children's residential care within the last 5 years.
• Level 5 Diploma or actively working towards the qualification.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting the opening, development or growth of a children's residential service is advantageous.
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Resilient, values-driven and committed to high-quality, child-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management and development of the children's residential home.
• Ensure quality of care, safeguarding and outcomes for children and young people.
• Support the opening and development of the new residential service.
• Recruit, lead, support and develop a strong residential care team.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Develop and maintain care plans, policies, procedures and records.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, local authorities and external professionals.
• Monitor and maintain safeguarding, care and practice to high standards.
• Lead a positive, supportive, child-centred culture within the home.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and service development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Safeguarding

Regulatory compliance

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services or equivalent

Job description

Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a brand-new Ofsted-registered children's residential home in Greater Manchester.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager or Deputy Manager who is passionate about building and developing a service from the ground up, creating a safe and nurturing environment and making a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.

The home will provide residential care for children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

About the Role

As Registered Manager, you'll take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management, development and quality of the home.

You'll play a key role in establishing the service, developing a strong team and creating a positive, child-focused culture from the outset. You'll work closely with the wider management team to ensure the home delivers high standards of care and meets all Ofsted and regulatory requirements.

This is an opportunity to have genuine ownership of a new service and help shape how it develops and grows.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management and development of the children's residential home
• Take responsibility for the quality of care, safeguarding and outcomes for children and young people
• Support the opening and development of the new residential service
• Recruit, lead, support and develop a strong residential care team
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, The Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards
• Develop and maintain effective care plans, policies, procedures and records
• Build positive relationships with children, families, local authorities and external professionals
• Monitor and maintain high standards of safeguarding, care and practice
• Lead a positive, supportive and child-centred culture within the home
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and service development

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children's residential setting
• Minimum 2 years' experience working within children's residential care within the last 5 years
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care and Children and Young People's Services or equivalent, or actively working towards the qualification
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations, children's residential care and regulatory compliance
• Experience supporting the opening, development or growth of a children's residential service would be highly advantageous
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for children and young people
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Resilient, values-driven and committed to providing high-quality, child-focused care

What We Offer

• Performance-related bonus
• Opportunity to lead and shape a brand-new children's residential service
• Genuine opportunity to develop and grow the service from the ground up
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people