Ofsted Registered Manager

Withinreach Services; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care service provider in Gloucester seeks a Registered Manager for a children's residential service. The role involves overseeing a nurturing environment for young people with specific needs while managing full-time staff. Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years in children's residential care and experience in a leadership role. This position offers comprehensive support, competitive salary of £55,000, and numerous benefits including a performance-related bonus and structured career development opportunities.

Benefits

Performance related annual bonus

Fully funded Level 5 to 7 qualification

Access to Leadership Academy

Monthly CPD allowance

Wellbeing days

Annual leave plus bank holidays

On site parking

Work laptop and phone

Meals provided on shift

Service awards

Employee referral bonus

National discounts

Employee of the Month rewards

Workplace pension

Casual dress code

Company events

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in children’s residential care sector.
• Experience in a leadership role as Deputy Manager or Registered Manager.
• Ability to be 'on call' once per week.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a safe and nurturing environment for young people.
• Support and manage a team of full-time staff.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Compassionate care

Team management

Education

Diploma/NVQ level 5 in Leadership and Management

Job description

Pay

£55,000 per year

Job Description

Ofsted Registered Manager | Gloucester | Within Reach Services | Registered Manager required for children’s residential service | Solo / 2 bed settings | £55,000 per year

• Location: Gloucester
• Job Title: Ofsted Registered Manager
• Home: Solo placement or 2 bed depending on requirements
• Salary: £55,000
• Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Friday with a requirement to be ‘on call’. How this is shared varies based on the home you join

What you can expect in return

• Salary of £55,000 per annum
• Performance related annual bonus linked to Ofsted outcomes
• Fully funded Level 5 to 7 qualification
• Access to our Leadership Academy
• Career Pathway Plan with internal promotion opportunities
• Monthly CPD allowance
• Four well being days per year for personal use
• Annual leave of 20 days plus bank holidays
• On site parking and parking permit for use in city centre locations
• Laptop and work phone provided
• Meals provided on shift
• Service Awards £200 after 2 years £400 after 5 years £600 after 10 years
• £900 employee referral bonus
• Blue Light Card for national discounts
• Employee of the Month Amazon voucher scheme
• Workplace pension
• Casual wear
• Annual company wide events
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Store discount

The role

You will be the Registered Manager for a children’s home, overseeing a safe and nurturing environment for young people with emotional and behavioural or learning difficulty support needs. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager or Registered Manager who is looking for their next leadership challenge in a setting focused on positive outcomes

Homes are modern but homely with space for activities and play. A maximum of two children are cared for per home on a 2 to 1 staffing ratio

You will be supported by both an Assistant Manager and a Deputy Manager who both work full time supernumerary on site and will lead a team of directly employed staff. We are proud to confirm that we do not use any temporary agency staff across any of our homes

All of our children’s homes are Ofsted registered and currently hold a Good ratings

Why choose Within Reach

Within Reach Services is a leading privately owned provider of complex care in the Gloucestershire area. We currently operate 7 Ofsted registered children’s homes and 3 CQC registered adult homes

We know that deciding to take on a new Registered Manager role is a big step which is why we focus on offering a strong leadership structure, career development opportunities and benefits that support our managers personally and professionally

Our children’s homes care for young people with a background of SEMH and LD needs. Every home is fully staffed with permanent team members

Do I have what it takes to apply

If you have at least 2 years of experience in the childrens residential care sector within the last 5 years and have held a leadership position as either a Deputy Manager or Registered Manager we would love to hear from you

What are we looking for

We are looking for a Registered Manager who understands both the demands and rewards of leading a children’s home. Our managers are compassionate leaders who can guide their teams to deliver high quality and meaningful care

You will receive comprehensive support from two Deputy Managers as well as our Responsible Individual Trevor and operational lead Mimi. You will also be supported by our in house Recruitment and Onboarding Team who ensure full staffing without any reliance on agency staff.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Application question(s)

• Have you previously been dismissed from a job held in Health and Social Care ? (YES or NO)
• Do you currently hold a valid driving license and have access to car? (YES or NO)
• Do you have Diploma/NVQ level 5 in Leadership and Management or willing to work towards one ? (YES or NO)
• Able to be ‘on call’ once per week, this may be over a weekend? (YES/NO)
• Do you have at least 2 years experience within a Children’s Care setting? YES or NO’
• Do you have managerial experience in Health and Social care specifically? (YES or NO)
• Have you ever been cautioned or convicted of a criminal offence ? (YES or NO)

Experience

• Care: 3 years (required)

Work Location

In person