Registered Children's Home Manager

Health Recruit Network; Sefton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Six weeks leave

Nest pension

NVQ Level 4 qualification

Job summary

Health Recruit Network is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a 3-bed therapeutic home in Southport. You will oversee staff, safeguard children, and ensure high care standards in compliance with Ofsted and related regulations.

The role requires QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare or Level 3 Diploma, Level 5 Leadership qualification or progression toward it, and experience as Registered/Deputy Manager in a children’s residential setting. Competitive pay up to £55,000.

Qualifications

• Must hold QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare or Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young People’s Workforce.
• Must hold Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care & CHYP Services in residential management pathway or be actively pursuing it.
• Experience as Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in a children’s residential home.

Responsibilities

• Safeguard and motivate staff and children in care.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues and external professionals.
• Lead and supervise staff; make risk-based decisions for child welfare.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards (Ofsted, SCCIF, CHR2015, Working Together).
• Collaborate with Social Services, NHS, and health services to optimise outcomes.

Education

QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare / Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People’s Workforce

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services in the children and young people’s residential management pathway

Experience at Registered Manager / Deputy Manager level within a residential home for children

Job description

Registered Childrens Home Manager - 3 Bed Therapeutic Home - Up to £55,000- Based in Soutport

About the role

We are working with a well established residential provider who are expanding into children's services and are looking for an experienced Registered Manager to lead their 3 bed therapeutic home. This is a company with high aspirations, committed to delivering the very best standards of care for the children who live in their homes and for the staff who support them. They are looking for exceptional people who genuinely want to make a difference to the lives of the children in their care and who can be positive role models for them every day.

As a Registered Manager you will have the following:

• The desire and passion to safeguard, motivate, and inspire your staff team, and children in your care.
• Good communication skills to work effectively with colleagues, in addition to working closely alongside other external professionals.
• The characteristics and personality to handle challenging behaviour effectively and professionally.
• The skills required to lead and supervise your colleagues.
• The confidence to make good decisions, based upon risk assessment and the needs of the children and your colleagues.
• A sound and in depth of industry regulations and standards, including Ofsted, the SCCIF, CHR2015, Working Together to Safeguard 2023 etc.
• The skills to work collaboratively with various multi agencies, such as Social Services, the NHS, specialist health services etc. in order to collaboratively create the best outcomes for our children.

Essential Criteria for the Registered Manager:

• QCF Level 3 Residential Childcare / Level 3 Diploma Children and Young People’s Workforce.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services in the children and young people’s residential management pathway (either obtained or currently / willing to work towards)
• Experience at Registered Manager / Deputy Manager level specifically within a residential home for children

The benefits you can expect as a Registered Manager are:

• Competitive rate of pay, including a progressive pay scale based on experience, qualifications, and performance.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Specialist CPD certified training and accredited qualifications free of charge.
• Establishing and working in a brand-new home with the autonomy to shape the service.
• The opportunity to evolve and to progress your career with an ambitious and growing company.
• A robust support structure consisting of an experienced and skilled Responsible Individual, plentiful operational support, and consultancy expertise / support for the children and staff.
• Free meals, snacks and drinks on shift for all residential staff.

Company Benefits:

• Birthday and Christmas Amazon vouchers6 weeks annual leaveNEST pension schemeFull induction programmeFully funded NVQ Diploma Level 4 Children, Young People and Families PractitionerContinuous professional developmentOpportunity for career progressionCompetitive salary with overtime availableEnhanced DBS paid for by usMEDICASH health and well-being planCash back for dental, optical, hospital treatments and stays, therapy treatmentsVirtual 24/7 GP and mental health supportSpecialist consultations and diagnostic testsCover for your children at no extra costDiscounted gym membershipsPocket well-being guide to yoga, fitness, mindfulness, meditation

Recommendations:Heath Recruit Network have a fantastic Recommendation scheme that we offer to all candidates. We offer a £200 voucher for a variety of businesses for each successful recommendation/referral.

Tom Stock – 020 3800 1852