Commissioning home manager - Childrens Home

Howard Finley Care Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Commissioning Children's Home Manager to lead the creation of a new children's residential home. This pivotal role involves shaping the home's vision, developing policies, and ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations. You will recruit and manage a passionate team, fostering a nurturing environment for vulnerable children. If you have a strong background in children's home management and a commitment to safeguarding, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing or commissioning children's residential homes.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full commissioning process for a new children's home.
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff for a child-centered team.
• Establish safeguarding and quality assurance systems.

Skills

Management of children's residential homes

Leadership and Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Stakeholder Management

Safeguarding

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare

Job description

Howard Finley Care Ltd - 108 jobs

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Commissioning Children's Home Manager to lead the establishment and registration of a new children's residential home. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the home's vision, developing its policies and procedures, recruiting a dedicated team, and ensuring full regulatory compliance in preparation for Ofsted registration and inspection. This is a unique opportunity to create a nurturing and high-quality care environment for vulnerable children and young people from the ground up.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Commissioning Children's Home Manager to lead the establishment and registration of a new children's residential home. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the home's vision, developing its policies and procedures, recruiting a dedicated team, and ensuring full regulatory compliance in preparation for Ofsted registration and inspection. This is a unique opportunity to create a nurturing and high-quality care environment for vulnerable children and young people from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full commissioning process for a new children's home, from planning and setup through to operational launch.
• Work with senior leadership to define the home's ethos, care model, and strategic objectives.
• Oversee property setup to meet Ofsted and regulatory standards.
• Develop all necessary policies, procedures, risk assessments, and care planning frameworks.
• Lead the Ofsted registration process, acting as the Registered Manager once operational (if applicable).
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff to form a cohesive and child-centered team.
• Establish safeguarding, quality assurance, and monitoring systems.
• Build partnerships with local authorities, social workers, health professionals, and other stakeholders.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Proven experience managing or commissioning children's residential homes.
• NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• In-depth knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
• Demonstrable experience with Ofsted registration and inspections.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable:

• Experience in trauma-informed care models or therapeutic approaches.
• Previous success in opening or registering a new children's home.
• Budget and business planning experience.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please email your CV to Apply.