Lead Registered Manager - Brand-New Children's Home

YourRecruit; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

Good Ofsted bonus £1,500

Outstanding Ofsted bonus £2,500

Placement bonuses

Job summary

YourRecruit Ltd in Sutton Coldfield is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 3-bed children’s residential home from opening through its first Ofsted inspection.

Take ownership of registration, set-up, budgeting, safeguarding, and staff development while working with Local Authorities and education professionals to deliver high-quality, child-centred care. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in children's residential care.
• Supervisory or management experience.
• Knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015.

Responsibilities

• Lead the registration, set-up and opening of the new home
• Manage the home in line with its Statement of Purpose
• Ensure compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
• Maintain strong safeguarding and safer care practice
• Prepare the home and staff team for Ofsted inspection
• Recruit, lead, supervise and develop the residential care team
• Maintain safe and effective staffing levels
• Ensure children receive safe, high-quality and child-centred care
• Oversee care planning, risk assessments, safeguarding and audits
• Monitor staff performance and support professional development
• Work closely with Local Authorities, education professionals and external agencies
• Manage budgets and operational requirements
• Drive continuous improvement across the service
• Work towards achieving a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating

Skills

Leadership

Children's residential care

Ofsted readiness

Staff development

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Designated Safeguarding Lead Level 3

Job description

YourRecruit Ltd in Sutton Coldfield is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 3-bed children’s residential home from opening through its first Ofsted inspection.

Take ownership of registration, set-up, budgeting, safeguarding, and staff development while working with Local Authorities and education professionals to deliver high-quality, child-centred care. This permanent role offers a competitive salary and performance bonuses.