Registered Children's Home Manager

Mayfield Recruitment Services Ltd; Beverley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the care sector is looking for an experienced Residential Children's Home Manager in Bradford. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred care for children and young people with emotional and behavioral difficulties. Candidates must hold an NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, possess strong compliance knowledge of OFSTED regulations, and have proven experience in managing similar settings. The position is permanent and offers various benefits.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Life insurance

On-site parking

Well-being programme

Sick pay

Training and Development

Performance related bonus

Qualifications

• Experience managing a children's residential home or similar care setting required.
• In-depth knowledge of OFSTED regulations and safeguarding protocols necessary.
• Must have experience working with children with EBD.

Responsibilities

• Lead in ensuring the Statement of Purpose reflects the home's ethos.
• Oversee day-to-day running and safety of the Children's Home.
• Manage compliance with Regulations 2015 and OFSTED notifications.
• Co-ordinate individual support packages for children and young people.
• Ensure care plans meet the identified needs of children.

Skills

Experience in EBD

High-quality person-centred care

Leadership

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care Management or equivalent

Job description

Position

Residential Children's Home Manager

Location

Bradford

Salary

>£60k

Role

Permanent

Mayfield Recruitment are currently looking for an Experienced Residential Children's Home Manager in the Bradford area on a permanent basis. The position requires a focus on delivering high-quality, person-centred care to all residents and experience in EBD. This role does not offer sponsorship and you must hold a valid driving licence.

The Residential Children's Home Manager must also hold an NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care or be willing to work towards this qualification, possess an in-depth knowledge of OFSTED, be willing to obtain Registered Manager status, and have high-level experience in EBD.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead role in ensuring the Statement of Purpose accurately reflects the ethos and stated aims of the home
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the Children's Home and the safety of young people utilizing the services, and sign off Staff Rota on the agreed cycle with the Deputy Manager
• Ensure correct compliance with Regulations 2015, including matters that require Ofsted notifications
• Manage and co‑ordinate the delivery of individual packages of support for the children and young people
• Make sure that care plans meet identified needs of children
• Ensure good outcomes are achieved for young people within the home to meet their physical, psychological, emotional, and social development
• Have responsibility to fulfil all requirements under Children's Homes Regulation 2015, and Quality Standards
• Oversee recruitment and retention of staff
• Monitor the implementation of Policies, Procedures, and Guidance
• Write care plans, organise around referrals and matching, staff management and training, and liaise with social workers and family members of young people
• Maintain a performance management system in line with OFSTED policies and procedures
• Respond proactively to resolving complaints at an early stage
• Ensure financial budgets are proactively managed, service costs are within agreed levels, offer best value, and meet authority and financial regulations

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 5 in Health and Social Care Management or equivalent
• Proven experience in managing a children's residential home or a similar care setting
• In-depth knowledge of OFSTED regulations, safeguarding protocols, and best practice in elderly or specialist care
• Experience in working with children with EBD

Benefits

• Company events
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Well-being programme
• Sick pay
• Training and Development
• Performance related bonus