Dual-Registered Children's Home Manager

Score Staffing Solutions Limited; Chorley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a values-driven therapeutic organisation as a Dual-Registered Children’s Home Manager. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional care for young people while managing the operations of two children’s homes. With a focus on professional development, you’ll have access to fully funded qualifications and the chance to grow into a Senior Operations Manager role. Enjoy a supportive environment with a strong management structure, generous annual leave, and a real therapeutic approach to childcare. If you’re passionate about making a difference in young people's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

30 days annual leave including bank holidays

Fully funded qualifications and training

Online system (Clearcare)

Access to Bright Exchange program discounts

Blue light card

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience leading a team in a children's home environment.
• Ability to manage Ofsted required paperwork and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a passionate team to ensure smooth operation of the home.
• Conduct administrative tasks and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Understanding of SCCIF

Knowledge of Ofsted Regulations

Administrative Skills

Education

Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Tools

Clearcare

BrightHR systems

Job description

Ready for a new challenge? Join this genuinely values-driven therapeutic organisation as a Dual-Registered Children s Home Manager!

• Job Title: Dual-Registered Children s Home Manager
• Home Type: 2x2 Bedded EBD homes therapeutic PACE/DDP approach
• Location: Chorley, Lancashire
• Basic Salary: up to GBP65k once dual-registered
• Bonuses: Additional performance-related bonuses
• Holiday: 30 days annual leave including bank holidays
• On-call: Split between four managers on a rota basis

Who will you be working for?

Join this established, therapeutic (PACE & DDP) residential childcare organisation that specialise in small homes in the Greater Manchester and Lancashire area. They currently run two children s homes (Outstanding and Good in all areas) and are in the process of registering a third in the Greater Manchester area. After overwhelming success, they are now looking to open a further two solo-to-two bedded EBD homes in Chorley, Lancashire.

This organisation is run by an incredibly experienced Operations Director with almost 20 years working in Residential Childcare herself. They are very values driven and never compromise on the quality of their care. You would be responsible for opening two children s homes on a staggered basis and building your own close-knit teams alongside your Deputy Manager from the very beginning. This opportunity is a fantastic springboard for any experienced Registered Children s Homes Managers to gain the necessary experience of managing multiple homes to become an Operations Manager in the future.

The Package & Benefits:

• Basic Salary: GBP55-65k p.a, depending on experience and qualifications
• Additional pay: Additional bonuses based on Ofsted rating and occupancy levels, plus annual pay rises
• Professional Development: Opportunity to complete fully funded qualifications and trainings, including qualifications up to Level 7 , DDP qualifications, Train the Trainer, and more!
• Real therapeutic input: Alongside the PACE and DDP training and approach, the company employs a therapist for two days per week
• Pathway for promotion: Company growth will necessitate a Senior Operations Manager - this dual-management role will foster skills in managing multiple homes and allow you to progress your career
• Management Structure: Operations Director serves as the RI with 20 years experience. Hire a Deputy Manager straight away to support with the first registration, who will then become 9-5 once the second home is registered
• On-call: Only be required for on-call one in every four weekends (including Fridays)
• Holiday: 30 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• Additional Benefits: Online system (Clearcare), BrightHR systems, access to Bright Exchange program discounts, blue light card, and more!

What Will The Role Entail?

As a Dual-Registered Children s Home Manager, you will be the backbone of the home. You will pull from your extensive experience working in children s homes to manage and lead your passionate team to ensure smooth operation of the home, second-to-none delivery of care for young people, and Ofsted excellence.

The Successful Children s Home Registered Manager Candidate Will Excel At:

• Running a children s home to Good or Outstanding standards, adhering to Ofsted s Children s Home Act (2015), Quality Standards, and Safeguarding Procedures
• Managing a staff team, completing supervisions and appraisals, and ensuring trainings are completed in line with Quality Standards
• Developing and reviewing Ofsted required paperwork such as care plans, behaviour support plans, risk assessments, and regulated Reg reports & attending and engaging in LAC, EHCP, PEP and Pathway Planning meetings and reviews.
• Communicating effectively with young people, colleagues, families, and external professionals.
• Conducting administrative tasks such as health and safety checks, medication audits, rotas, finances, and taking part in recruitment activities and inductions
• On-call responsibilities; ensuring the home has your expert advice in out-of-hour crises

Requirements for the Children s Home Registered Manager role:

• Minimum of 2+ years experience leading a team specifically within a children s home environment
• Level 3 or 4 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Full UK Manual Driving Licence and access to a vehicle
• An understanding of the SCCIF, Children s Home Act (2015), and Quality Standards, the ability to register as a manager with Ofsted, and pass a Fit Person s Interview
• A genuine passion for supporting the well-being and healthy development of young people, as well as for your staff team

If you are keen to discuss the Children s Home Registered Manager vacancy further, have more questions, or this one isn t quite the right fit, please don t hesitate to reach out!

Any successful candidates will, as per Safer Recruitment guidelines, undergo an enhanced DBS check, references, and an employment history verification.