Lead Children's Home Manager – EBD, 3-Bed, Good Ofsted

Health Recruit Network; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Additional bonuses

Career progression

Support from an established provider

Ongoing development and progression

Job summary

Health Recruit Network seeks an experienced Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a 3-bed EBD home rated Good by Ofsted. You will ensure safe, high-quality care, oversee the care team, and drive continual improvements with support from a wider management group.

The ideal candidate will have prior Registered Manager experience in children's residential care, experience with EBD, a Level 5 Diploma (or working towards it), and strong Ofsted/safeguarding knowledge.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within children's residential care.
• Experience supporting children and young people with EBD.
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or working towards it.
• Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and safeguarding.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a residential care team.

Responsibilities

• Leading, managing and developing the residential care team.
• Maintaining the home's Good Ofsted rating and driving further improvements.
• Ensuring compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding requirements and relevant legislation.
• Promoting a positive, nurturing and child-centred environment.
• Overseeing care plans, risk assessments and placement planning.
• Managing staff performance, supervision, training and development.
• Building positive relationships with young people, families and external professionals.

Skills

Team leadership

Safeguarding

Ofsted regulations understanding

Communication

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Health Recruit Network seeks an experienced Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a 3-bed EBD home rated Good by Ofsted. You will ensure safe, high-quality care, oversee the care team, and drive continual improvements with support from a wider management group.

The ideal candidate will have prior Registered Manager experience in children's residential care, experience with EBD, a Level 5 Diploma (or working towards it), and strong Ofsted/safeguarding knowledge.