Registered Children's Home Manager

Children's Home Recruitment Ltd; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider in Swindon is looking for a Registered Children's Home Manager. This role involves overall management of a residential home, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and safeguarding children while leading staff to achieve high-quality care. Essential skills include leadership, child development knowledge, and organizational capabilities. This position offers a significant opportunity to make a positive impact on young people's lives.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to motivate, inspire, and communicate effectively.
• Deep understanding of child development and safeguarding principles.
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and solve problems.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage complex operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and manage the staff team.
• Maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
• Protect the development of all children and young people.
• Oversee the day-to-day running of the home.
• Work with and build relationships with agencies.
• Contribute to effective resource management.
• Foster a high-quality care culture.
• Implement quality assurance processes.

Skills

Leadership and Communication

Child Development and Safeguarding

Adaptability and Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Job description

Overview

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.

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