Regional Support Manager

Esland Group; Westoning; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Company sick pay

Healthcare cashback plan

Esland pension scheme

Induction training accredited through

Career development opportunities

Cycle to work scheme

Refer a Friend bonus £500

Monthly recognition awards

Casual dress code

Benefits via E-Together

Free parking

Birthday day off

Job summary

Esland Group is seeking a Regional Support Manager to lead the Registered Managers across our residential homes. You will ensure high-quality care and strong operational delivery, with a focus on Ofsted readiness and continuous improvement.

We value dynamic leadership, clear communication, and hands-on management. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between homes are essential; Level 5 Leadership qualification is preferred or equivalent.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a residential children's home.
• Direct knowledge of Ofsted inspections and ratings, Good/Outstanding.
• Excellent communication and initiative-taking mindset.
• Robust leadership skills and role modelling Esland values.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel between homes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Regional Manager with management of Registered Managers in the region.
• Create and maintain quality services and long-term placements.
• Ensure homes with vacancies operate smoothly to deliver continuity of care.
• Manage budgets including staffing and maintenance resources.
• Recruit and train staff according to policy and legalisation.
• Ensure homes have the resources and environment for children to develop.
• Implement and follow Esland policies and procedures at all times.
• Personalise placement experiences based on robust assessments.
• Keep effective records, monitor progress and act to ensure delivery.
• Conduct staff evaluations and regular supervisions with Registered Managers.
• Liaise with external support agencies.
• Develop Regional Development Plan and PD Plans for managers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Driving license (UK)

Travel willingness

Ofsted knowledge

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young Peoples Services (or equivalent)

Job description

Description

Become an Eslander and start a truly rewarding career Esland are driven to changing children’s lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services.

Department: Residential

Location: Kingfisher - Westoning

Compensation: £58,700 / year

Become an Eslander and start a truly rewarding career Esland are driven to changing children’s lives for the better by providing best-in-class specialist services. Esland are embarking on an exciting period of growth and are therefore looking for a passionate Regional Support Manager to join us on this journey. This is the perfect role for a well established registered manager that wants to grow with an ever expanding company. We think that our teams are the best in the industry - if you want to join us, there has never been a better time!

What we are looking for:

We are looking for a dynamic leader, someone who is tenacious and passionate with the ability to connect with those they meet and build meaningful and productive working relationships. We are looking for:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience managing a residential children’s home
• Direct knowledge and experience of Ofsted inspections and expectations and a history of obtaining Good and/or Outstanding ratings
• Excellent communication skills and an initiative-taking approach to all tasks
• Robust leadership skills
• Possession of the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young Peoples Services (or equivalent)
• A role model for all Esland values
• A flexible approach to working
• A full UK driving license and the ability to travel across our homes

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Regional Manager with management of the Registered Managers within the designated region
• Creating and maintaining quality services and long-term placements
• Ensuring that any home with a vacancy for a Registered Manager is able to run smoothly and without disruption to deliver continuity of service and care
• Management of budgets – including staffing and maintenance resources
• Ensuring that staff are recruited and trained according to company policy and relevant legalisation
• Ensuring that the homes have the correct resources and environment in which children can develop
• Ensuring that all Esland policies and procedures are implemented and are followed at all times
• Ensuring that all young people experience a placement experience that is personalised to their particular needs, identified through a robust assessment system and placement matching
• Keeping effective records, monitoring progress and taking appropriate action to ensure service delivery
• Conducting staff evaluation & regular supervisions with Registered Managers
• Liaising with external support agencies
• Developing a Regional Development Plan and individual Personal Development Plans for all managers and ensuring their implementation

What we can offer:

We want you to feel valued and rewarded by your time at Esland Group. We understand the importance of offering you a reward package that goes beyond simply a salary. The salary will be up to £58,700 per annum dependant on experience and potential bonus earnings of up to £8.5k per annum plus a car allowance of £3,000 per annum. We can also offer:

• 28 days annual leave
• Company sick pay
• Healthcare cashback plan
• Enrolment into Esland pension scheme
• Comprehensive, paid induction training (that is accredited through the Bild Association of Certified Training) and ongoing training within the role
• Fantastic opportunities for career development, we promoted over 100 colleagues last year
• Cycle to work scheme
• A £500 bonus via our 'Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Monthly recognition awards
• Casual dress code
• Access to big-brand deals and discounts via our employee benefits scheme E-Together
• Food available whilst on shift
• Free parking
• A day off for your birthday (in addition to your holiday entitlement)
• The opportunity to make a real difference to a child's life!