Registered Children's Home Manager

Agincare; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend up to £1000

Outstanding career development

Blue Light Care discount package

Employee Assistance Programme

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Agincare is seeking a Registered Manager for a new not-for-profit children's LD residential home in Wimborne, Dorset. You will lead a team of support staff, ensure regulatory compliance, and act as a corporate parent to the children in your care.

The role focuses on setting up and developing the service, maintaining safeguarding standards, and delivering high-quality care within The Children’s Homes Regulations.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (or equivalent).
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in children's residential care, incl. 3 years in a managerial role.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and Ofsted regulations applicable to children's services.
• Experience planning and implementing care plans meeting The Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Experience supporting children with LD disabilities and challenging behaviours; Ofsted inspections experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of Support Workers and Senior Support Workers.
• Ensure day-to-day operations of the home comply with regulatory requirements.
• Act as corporate parent to the children in care, promoting safety and well-being.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Safeguarding

Ofsted knowledge

Care planning

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care & Children & Young People's Services

Job description

Package Description

We have an exciting opportunity in our brand new not-for-profit Children's services Residential Home. This is a need led children's LD residential home based in Wimborne, Dorset. We are looking for caring, supportive and driven people to join our team!

We're now looking for a Registered Manager to help us set the stage for a truly impactful service. Could this be you?

The successful applicant will lead, manage and support a team of Support Workers and Senior Support Workers, while acting as a corporate parent to the children we care for, helping, supporting and ensuring they thrive in their day to day lives.

About The Role

As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the children’s home supporting children and young people with LD disabilities and other additional complex needs. As an experienced manager you can confidently lead a dedicated team, fostering a safe, positive, and inclusive atmosphere for all to thrive. You will play a key role in setting up and developing this new service, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and legislative requirements.

About You

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People's Services (or equivalent).


• Minimum of 3 years of experience in children’s residential care, including at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role.


• In-depth knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations, and relevant legislation in children’s services.


• Experience in planning and implementing care plans and any documentation relevant to children and young people to a high standard that meet in full The Children’s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.


• Experience of supporting children and young people with LD disabilities that can sometimes display complex behaviours.


• Leading Ofsted home inspectionsExperience opening new services is advantageous

Why Join Us?

Benefits

• Refer a friend scheme up to £1000*


• Outstanding career development


• Blue Light Care discount package


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Company pension scheme

About Agincare

We’re a family run business caring for people since 1986. With 4,000 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow. We have over 100 locations across our care homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices. Now diversifying into this not for profit children services.

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently. We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

• Refer a friend bonus is subject to terms and conditions