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Search Consultancy LTD; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ofsted bonus

Occupancy bonus

Pension scheme

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Induction & training

Job summary

Search Consultancy LTD is recruiting a Residential Registered Manager for a four-bed children's home in Slyne, Lancaster. The role leads care delivery for children aged 8-18 with SEBD, guiding staff and ensuring safeguarding and regulatory compliance.

The position offers a £50,000 basic salary, with potential to £55,000 through bonuses, plus a comprehensive benefits package and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children (or equivalent) is required.
• Leadership and Management qualification or willingness to work towards one.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and familiarity with children's homes regulations.
• Experience leading staff teams and making decisions.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the home and care delivery.
• Lead, develop and supervise staff, ensuring safeguarding and child-centred practice.
• Maintain compliance with Ofsted and relevant regulations.
• Manage risk assessments, care plans and multi-agency working.
• Drive continuous improvement and create a safe, nurturing environment.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Safeguarding

Decision making

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children

Leadership and Management qualification

Job description

Residential Registered Manager - Children's Home

Location: Slyne, Lancaster

Salary: £50,000 basic, with potential to earn £55,000 through bonuses

Contract: Full-time, permanent

An established four-bed children's home in Slyne, Lancaster, is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead the care and development of children aged 8-18 with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties (SEBD).

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring high standards of care and positive outcomes for children.
• Lead, develop and supervise the staff team, promoting strong safeguarding and child-centred practice.
• Maintain compliance with Ofsted requirements, the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and relevant Quality Standards.
• Manage risk assessments, care plans, safeguarding procedures and multi-agency working.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure the home provides a safe, nurturing environment.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children and a Leadership and Management qualification, or willingness to work towards one.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, childcare regulations and residential care practice.
• Experience leading staff teams, with confident communication and decision-making skills.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people.

Salary and Benefits

• £3,000 bonus for achieving an Outstanding Ofsted inspection.
• £2,000 occupancy bonus for achieving 90% occupancy.
• Pension scheme, employee discounts and wellbeing support.
• Comprehensive induction, ongoing training, professional supervision and career progression.
• Strong support from an experienced senior leadership team and central HR, recruitment, compliance and safeguarding specialists.

An excellent opportunity for a child-focused leader to take ownership of an established home, develop a team and make a lasting difference to children's lives.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.