Registered Children's Care Home Manager

Flow Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care organization based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Residential Manager to lead their Ofsted registered Children's Care Home. The role involves managing the home, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, and supporting a team in delivering high-quality care and support for young people's development. Candidates should have a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management and possess experience in residential care.

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management or equivalent, or willingness to pursue.
• Commitment to continuing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a children's home ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Support and manage staff in providing care and support to children.
• Accountable for the delivery of high-quality service provision.

Skills

Team leadership

Child development knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Inter-agency collaboration

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management

Job description

Our client is looking to recruit a ResidentialManager based at their Ofsted registered Children's Care Home, based in West Sussex/Hampshire border.

Job Purpose

To lead and manage the children’s home consistent with the approach and ethos of the organisation, delivering outcomes and high-quality care as set out in the home’s statement of purpose.

Service Description

Managing the residential home on a day-to-day basis, ensuring it is compliant in meeting all relevant legislative and contractual requirements, including the health and educational needs of young people. The role of a Residential Manager is the person with overall responsibility of the Children’s Home and is accountable for the delivery of a high quality of service provision, incorporating care, welfare, safety and security of all children and young people in their care in order for them to achieve a secure base. Supporting, leading and managing a team of staff who will provide protection and support the children with their psychological, emotional & social development.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Education

• Minimum Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management; or equivalent; or a preparedness to work towards the same.
• Demonstrate commitment to continuing professional development.

Experience

• 2 years’ experience working with children in the last 5 years and at least 1 year at senior level.
• Supervision or management experience.
• Working with children, young people and their families.
• Work in a residential setting.
• Inter‑agency work.

This is an ideal opportunity for a progressive Residential/Registered Manager or an experienced Deputy Manager looking to move into their first Registered Management appointment.