Registered Children's Home Manager

Children's Home Recruitment Ltd; Grays; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's home provider in the UK is seeking a Registered Children's Home Manager to oversee the welfare and management of a children's residential home. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulatory standards like Ofsted, managing staff, and safeguarding the well-being of children. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a passion for child development, and the ability to foster a positive environment. Competitive remuneration and a chance to make a significant impact on young people's lives are offered.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to motivate, inspire, and communicate effectively with staff, children, and external stakeholders.
• A deep understanding of child development and safeguarding principles is crucial.
• The ability to adapt to changing situations and effectively solve problems for children's unique needs.
• Excellent organisational skills to manage the complex operations of a children's home.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage staff, providing ongoing training and support.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards like Ofsted.
• Protect the development of all children and young people.
• Oversee daily operations and make strategic decisions.
• Build strong relationships with local authorities and agencies.
• Manage staffing needs and negotiate fees with local authorities.
• Promote a high quality of care and positive outcomes.
• Implement quality assurance processes for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership & Communication

Child Development & Safeguarding

Adaptability & Problem-Solving

Organisational Skills

Job description

As a Registered Children's Home Manager you will be responsible for the overall management and welfare of the children's residential home, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards (like Ofsted), leading and supporting staff, safeguarding children, and overseeing day‑to‑day operations. Key duties include managing the team, ensuring high‑quality care and positive outcomes for young people, preparing for and handling regulatory inspections, and collaborating with other agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership and Staff Management: Lead, inspire, and manage the staff team, providing ongoing training, support, and development to ensure the highest standards of care.
• Ensuring Compliance and Standards: Maintain the home's compliance with regulatory standards, including Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted quality standards.
• Child Safeguarding and Welfare: Protect the physical, emotional, psychological, and social development of all children and young people in the home's care.
• Operational Management: Oversee the day‑to‑day running of the home, including strategic decision‑making for operational improvements.
• Liaising with Agencies: Work with and build strong relationships with other professionals and agencies, such as local authorities, social work teams, and schools.
• Financial and Resource Management: Identify staffing needs and contribute to effective resource management within the home; have experience and skills to negotiate fees with local authorities.
• Promoting Positive Culture: Foster an organisational culture that emphasises a high quality of care and promotes positive outcomes for the young people.
• Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance processes and monitor the service to ensure continuous improvement and the achievement of good or outstanding ratings.

Essential Skills

• Leadership & Communication: Strong ability to motivate, inspire, and communicate effectively with staff, children, and external stakeholders.
• Child Development & Safeguarding: A deep understanding of child development and safeguarding principles is crucial.
• Adaptability & Problem‑Solving: The ability to adapt to changing situations and effectively solve problems to meet the unique needs of each child.
• Organisational Skills: Excellent organisational skills to manage the complex operations of a children's home.