Registered Care Home Manager

Northampton Business Directory; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Registered Manager responsible for overseeing residential home operations and managing a team to deliver high-quality care. This role requires strong leadership capabilities, a relevant diploma, and flexibility with working hours across a 7-day week. Candidates will be expected to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and effectively manage staff while meeting the needs of children with complex behaviors.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience in residential care in the last five years.
• At least one year managing professional staff.
• Sound knowledge of Children's Homes regulations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for shaping and delivering residential home operations.
• Support children aged 8 to 18 with complex needs.
• Ensure high-quality care services and advocate for resident wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Motivational Skills

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Children & Young People’s Services or equivalent

Job description

Registered Manager

As a Registered Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day operations. You are to lead, motivate and manage staff and home resources to ensure high standards of service are achieved within the home, exceeding regulatory standards. You will also be responsible for managing the budget and ensuring the business remains viable, and to meet and exceed the key performance indicators for people, quality, and performance.

The role is contracted to 40 hours per week. There is no set shift pattern, but the candidate must be flexible to work across the 7-day week including weekends, nights, and sleep-ins. This is an essential part of the selection criteria and candidates unable to commit to this, will not be shortlisted for the role.

The aim of the role is:

• To be responsible for shaping and delivering the residential homes, and manage the team to achieve the same.


• To support children aged from 8 to 18 years old who have complex behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties. Your focus will be centred on the needs of each child.


• To provide high quality care services that support the needs of the residents, and to be an advocate for their wellbeing.


• To provide strong, motivational leadership to staff.

What you will need to succeed:

• Qualifications are essential, i.e., Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, Children & Young People’s Services, or equivalent. Or a willingness to undertake training within 6 months of commencement of employment.


• At least two years’ experience relevant to residential care within the last five years.


• At least one year of experience supervising and managing professional staff.


• Sound knowledge and understanding of Children Homes regulation including Quality Standards 2015, The Children’s Homes (Amendment) Regulations 2011, Care Standards Act 2000, Ofsted and related legislation, and policies and procedures.