Lead Registered Manager, Children's Home | Impactful Care

Cherry Trees; Bramshott; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including Bank H‏

Pension scheme

Business mileage payments

Job summary

Cherry Trees seeks an experienced Registered Manager to lead Goldcrest Lodge, a children's residential home in Liphook. You will have full autonomy to create a nurturing environment where children feel valued and supported to reach their potential.

You will lead safeguarding practice, manage a care team, develop care plans, and build strong relationships with families, social workers and regulators. This is a permanent, full-time role with a £42,000-£47,000 salary.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in residential childcare within the last 5 years.
• Minimum 1 year managing care staff.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to achieve within regulatory timescale.
• Strong safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop the care team.
• Ensure children receive safe, individualised care.
• Champion children's voices, rights and feelings.
• Lead safeguarding practice and manage concerns appropriately.
• Implement and review care plans, health plans and risk assessments.
• Build strong relationships with families, social workers and agencies.
• Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted expectations.
• Lead quality assurance and continuous improvement.
• Manage staffing, recruitment, supervision and development.
• Oversee the home's budget and operational resources.

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Cherry Trees seeks an experienced Registered Manager to lead Goldcrest Lodge, a children's residential home in Liphook. You will have full autonomy to create a nurturing environment where children feel valued and supported to reach their potential.

You will lead safeguarding practice, manage a care team, develop care plans, and build strong relationships with families, social workers and regulators. This is a permanent, full-time role with a £42,000-£47,000 salary.