Registered Childrens Homes Manager (New Home Coming Soon!) - Bournemouth

The WhiteTrees Group; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Children's Homes Manager for a new home in Bournemouth. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team to provide high-quality care for vulnerable young people, ensuring their safety and personal growth. Your responsibilities will include managing daily operations, fostering a supportive environment, and implementing care plans that empower young individuals. Join a compassionate organization committed to making a positive impact on the lives of young people, where your leadership will help shape brighter futures.

Benefits

Incentive Bonus

Professional Development Training

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in leading and managing teams.
• Registered with Ofsted and pursuing Level 5 Diploma in Leadership.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective clinical leadership and governance.
• Ensure high-quality holistic care tailored to individual needs.
• Implement quality assurance initiatives and manage resources.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Care Planning

Compliance Management

Safeguarding

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management

Registered with Ofsted

Job description

Join to apply for the Registered Children's Homes Manager (New Home Coming Soon!) - Bournemouth role at The WhiteTrees Group.

This range is provided by The WhiteTrees Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Job Role: REGISTERED HOMES MANAGER FOR OUR NEW BOURNEMOUTH HOME OPENING IN THE FIRST QUARTER OF 2025
Salary: £44,720.00 - £53,040.00 - OTE £62,920 - £71,240
Homes Manager Incentive Bonus - £3000 if you apply from 16th April 2025 - 16th May 2025*
£1500 after a successful 6 months probation period and the following £1500 after a 12 month successful annual appraisal

• Terms and Conditions Apply

White Trees Group is owned and operated by SureCare Residential Ltd. Our role is to provide a home for vulnerable and complex young people in residential care, often through circumstances beyond their control. Our foundation is built on ensuring safety, growth, and brighter futures for our young people.

It is vital that you understand your role as a Homes Manager within the company, dedicating time to learn and understand your responsibilities. Long-term positive change for young people relies on continuity, rigorous care planning, therapeutic interventions, and a consistent team approach.

Scope of the Post

The Manager must provide effective clinical leadership, governance, and management, ensuring the home's reputation and daily operations are maintained. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality holistic care and fostering a caring environment tailored to individual needs within the legislative framework of quality assurance.

The role involves adopting a 'needs-led' approach, promoting self-awareness, reflection, personal growth, and empowering young people to participate in decision-making and lifestyle choices.

Leadership & Management

• Provide leadership and management to staff, ensuring the highest quality of care in a safe environment.
• Be an approachable, consistent, and positive role model.
• Set and uphold standards of care aligned with compliance expectations.
• Lead and develop a team, promoting tolerance and acceptance.
• Understand shift patterns and on-call responsibilities, being available as needed.
• Report misconduct through appropriate channels.
• Work collaboratively with your team, putting aside personal values to ensure consistent care.
• Develop a culture of continuous quality improvement.
• Maintain a comprehensive induction process for new staff.
• Ensure all staff adhere to professional conduct and organizational policies.
• Conduct regular staff reviews, appraisals, and manage performance issues.
• Address complaints and suggestions appropriately.
• Identify service needs and monitor staff performance, training, and development.
• Facilitate regular consultations with staff, young people, and stakeholders.

Main Duties - In the Home

• Implement quality assurance initiatives.
• Coordinate with regulators and local authorities.
• Lead the home in collaboration with company departments, accountable to senior management.
• Ensure access to therapeutic interventions and support for young people.
• Manage resources, maintain occupancy, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Implement policies and procedures to uphold high standards of care.
• Engage with wellbeing services to support young people's needs.
• Maintain a safe, homely environment with high standards of decor.

Main Duties - Care Planning

• Ensure up-to-date, participatory care plans for all young people.
• Identify and address risks related to care activities.
• Monitor and evaluate the delivery of care to meet holistic needs.
• Ensure compliance with legal and legislative frameworks, empowering young people where possible.
• Organize activities aligned with young people's interests.
• Manage nutrition, medication, finances, and safety protocols.
• Maintain staffing schedules, manage leave, and monitor sickness and absence.
• Fulfill responsibilities as 'Responsible Individual,' ensuring statutory obligations are met.
• Participate in recruitment, liaise with external agencies, and attend meetings.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with families, authorities, and community partners.
• Report serious incidents promptly and follow safeguarding procedures.

Main Duties - Policies

• Understand and ensure compliance with Ofsted requirements and other legislation.
• Apply and promote company policies and ethos consistently.

Personal Specification

• Resilient, caring, professional, and understanding, especially in challenging situations.
• Utilize wellbeing resources to support personal and team challenges.

Training & Experience

• Registered with Ofsted.
• Hold or be working towards Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management.
• Experience in leading and managing teams (minimum 2 years).
• Experience as a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL).
• Complete mandatory training and participate in ongoing CPD.