OFSTED Registered Manager

Leader Education; Nelson; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A new children's home in Nelson is opening, and Leader Education seeks an experienced OFSTED Registered Manager to oversee operations from pre-registration. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, leading a dedicated team, and creating a therapeutic environment for children with emotional and behavioral difficulties. Ideal candidates will bring a combination of leadership and emotional intelligence, fostering positive relationships in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Ongoing professional development and training

Supportive senior leadership team

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in residential care for children.
• Experience supervising managing staff in children's residential settings.
• Full working knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.

Responsibilities

• Lead registration, setup, and management of children's home.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted and relevant regulations.
• Build a strong, child-focused staff team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Emotional intelligence

Resilience

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

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Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home

Location: Nelson

Salary: £50,000 - £52,000 per annum

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Overview

A new, purpose-built 4-bed children's home in Nelson is opening soon, supporting children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD). We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Manager to lead the home from pre-registration through to successful operation.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Deputy Manager ready to step up or an existing Registered Manager seeking a new challenge.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the registration, setup, and ongoing management of the home
• Ensure full compliance with Ofsted, Children's Homes Regulations 2015, and the Quality Standards
• Build and manage a strong, child-focused staff team
• Promote a therapeutic environment using the PACE model (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy)
• Collaborate with an on-site Mental Health Practitioner (1 day per week)
• Oversee safeguarding, care planning, and risk management
• Build positive relationships with children, staff, families, and external agencies
  
  

Requirements

• At least 2 years' experience within the last 5 years working in a position relevant to the residential care of children
• At least 1 year in a role supervising and managing staff in a children's residential setting (e.g. Deputy or Registered Manager)
• Achieved or working towards the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)
• Full working knowledge of safeguarding, child protection, and relevant legislation
• Proven leadership, communication, and team management skills
• Resilience, emotional intelligence, and a genuine passion for supporting vulnerable young people
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £52,000 per annum
• Opportunity to shape and lead a brand-new service
• Ongoing professional development and training
• Supportive senior leadership team and external clinical input
  
  

INDHSMC

Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

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  Other

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