Dual Registered Children Home Manager

Search & Selection UK Ltd; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 63.000 - 77.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Staff incentives

Support from RI

Established provider

Zusammenfassung

Search & Selection UK Ltd seeks a Dual Registered Manager to oversee two three-bed children's homes in Northampton and Milton Keynes. You will lead operations, drive care standards, and work with the RI to ensure safe, high-quality care for young people.

Applicants should have Registered Manager experience in children’s residential care, strong Ofsted knowledge, and a Level 5 Diploma or equivalent. Willingness to travel between sites is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Experience as a Registered Manager in children's residential care.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Children’s Homes Standards.
• Level 5 Diploma or equivalent.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop staff teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead day-to-day running of two homes or manage one service, ensuring safeguarding and welfare of young people.
• Recruit, develop and support staff to deliver high standards of care.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Ofsted and Children’s Homes Regulations.
• Assess referrals and ensure suitable matches to young people's needs.
• Collaborate with families, local authorities and professionals.
• Drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes for residents.

Kenntnisse

Registered Manager experience

Ofsted regulations knowledge

Staff leadership

Childcare leadership

Travel between sites

People development

Ausbildung

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Equivalent qualification

Jobbeschreibung

Dual Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Care

Location: Northampton (NN4) and Milton Keynes (MK2)

About the opportunity

We’re recruiting experienced Registered Managers to join an established children’s residential care provider, with opportunities to manage one home or oversee two services across Northampton and Milton Keynes.

Both homes are three-bed services supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD). With both homes currently empty, this is an opportunity to shape the services from the outset, carefully assess referrals and build positive, stable environments for young people. You’ll be supported by an outstanding, award-winning Responsible Individual (RI).

The provider’s existing services are rated Good by Ofsted, with 100% staff retention reported this year.

The roles available

Dual Registered Manager – £70,000 + bonuses

• Oversee two three-bed children’s homes across Northampton and Milton Keynes.
• Lead both services, develop staff teams and establish high-quality care environments.
• Work closely with the RI to maintain standards and achieve positive outcomes.
• Take full responsibility for one of the homes.
• Build on the existing staff team and establish a positive, consistent care culture.
• Lead the service through registration, operational development and Ofsted inspections, as applicable.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the home or homes, ensuring young people’s safety, wellbeing and development remain the priority.
• Recruit, develop and support staff teams, promoting high standards of care.
• Oversee safeguarding, care planning, risk assessments and regulatory compliance.
• Assess referrals and ensure placements are appropriately matched to the needs of the young people.
• Build strong relationships with families, local authorities and other professionals.
• Maintain compliance with Ofsted requirements, the Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes for young people.

About you

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within children's residential care.
• Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding and the Children’s Homes Quality Standards.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
• A proven ability to lead, motivate and develop staff teams.
• A child-centred approach with a commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care.
• For the dual role, the ability to oversee two services and travel between Northampton and Milton Keynes.

What’s on offer?

• £70,000 basic salary for dual registration.
• £10,000 bonus per home, with £20,000 total bonus potential.
• £50,000–£60,000 salary for single registration.
• Support from an outstanding, award-winning RI.
• Established provider with existing services rated Good by Ofsted.
• 100% staff retention reported this year.
• Staff incentives and a strong focus on recognising and supporting the team.
• The opportunity to shape services and carefully plan placements from the outset.