Lead Registered Manager, Children's Home Growth

Search Consultancy; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Job summary

Search Consultancy is recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a four-bed children\'s residential home in Stoke-on-Trent. You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure Ofsted compliance and drive improvements while managing a committed staff team.

The role requires a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, a proven track record in similar settings, and a passion for safeguarding and excellent outcomes for children.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within an Ofsted-regulated children\'s residential home.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent qualification.
• Strong working knowledge of Children\'s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements.
• Experience supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and complex needs.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a residential childcare team.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and ability to manage challenging situations.
• Excellent organisational, communication and decision-making skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with responsibility for the home.
• Genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for day-to-day management and the smooth running of the children\'s residential home.
• Lead, motivate and develop the staff team, promoting a positive and supportive working environment.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, safeguarding requirements and Children\'s Homes Quality Standards.
• Maintain a safe, stable and nurturing environment prioritising children\'s wellbeing.
• Oversee staff recruitment, supervision, training and performance management.
• Collaborate with company directors to support home development and success.
• Support safe occupancy growth from two to four children.
• Build positive relationships with external professionals, authorities, families and stakeholders.
• Maintain high standards of care planning, risk management, documentation and QA.
• Drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes for children.

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Ofsted knowledge

Safeguarding

Regulatory compliance

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Search Consultancy is recruiting for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a four-bed children\'s residential home in Stoke-on-Trent. You will oversee day-to-day operations, ensure Ofsted compliance and drive improvements while managing a committed staff team.

The role requires a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, a proven track record in similar settings, and a passion for safeguarding and excellent outcomes for children.