Dual Registered Manager - Children's Learning Disabilities

Vetro Recruitment; Telford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee assistance

Wellbeing programmes

Leadership training

Long service awards

Work-life balance

Job summary

Vetro Recruitment is seeking a Registered Manager to lead two OFSTED-rated Good children’s homes in Telford. You will oversee safeguarding, care planning, and staff supervision to deliver high-quality, personalised care.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary, bonus package, and opportunities for professional development within our Leadership Academy.

Join a supportive team dedicated to the wellbeing and development of each young person in a nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in residential care for children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years.
• Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care is essential.
• Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is preferred; if not held, enrolment within 6 months of starting is required.
• Strong understanding of childcare legislation, regulatory standards, and quality standards.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and team leadership skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and managing children with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties.
• A full UK manual driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to each young person’s needs.
• Building and maintaining a strong, motivated team through recruitment, induction, and ongoing development.
• Fostering consultation with young people to ensure their voices are heard and respected.
• Assigning Key Workers and overseeing the delivery of care in line with regulatory standards.
• Monitoring and maintaining high standards of care, ensuring compliance with OFSTED and other regulatory bodies.
• Handling complaints, safeguarding concerns, and child protection issues promptly and effectively.
• Collaborating with parents, carers, and external professionals to support the young people’s welfare.
• Participating in care planning, review meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and positive culture within the homes.

Skills

Planning

Organisational skills

Team leadership

Communication

Trauma-informed care

Regulatory knowledge

Safeguarding

Education

Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care

Level 5 Leadership & Management (Residential Care)

Job description

Job Title: Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Care

Location: Telford, Shropshire, West Midlands / England

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum + £5,000 welcome bonus + £5,000 annual bonus

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead our children’s residential care service in Telford. This role involves managing two OFSTED-rated Good homes that support children with learning disabilities, autism, epilepsy, and behavioural challenges. As a key part of our team, you will ensure the delivery of high-quality, personalised care in a nurturing environment, promoting the wellbeing and development of every young person.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing comprehensive care plans tailored to each young person’s needs.
• Building and maintaining a strong, motivated team through recruitment, induction, and ongoing development.
• Fostering consultation with young people to ensure their voices are heard and respected.
• Assigning Key Workers and overseeing the delivery of care in line with regulatory standards.
• Monitoring and maintaining high standards of care, ensuring compliance with OFSTED and other regulatory bodies.
• Handling complaints, safeguarding concerns, and child protection issues promptly and effectively.
• Collaborating with parents, carers, and external professionals to support the young people’s welfare.
• Participating in care planning, review meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promoting a safe, inclusive, and positive culture within the homes.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in residential care for children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years.
• Level 3 in Children’s Residential Care is essential.
• Level 5 in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is preferred; if not held, enrolment within 6 months of starting is required.
• Strong understanding of childcare legislation, regulatory standards, and quality standards.
• Excellent planning, organisational, and team leadership skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and managing children with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties.
• A full UK manual driving licence.

Benefits & Work Environment

• Competitive salary with regular pay reviews.
• Generous pension scheme and additional benefits including employee assistance, wellbeing programmes, and long service awards.
• Supportive management development and leadership training through our in-house Leadership Academy.
• Positive work-life balance with manageable on-call responsibilities.
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives within a reputable, OFSTED-rated setting.

We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.