Registered Home Manager

Fulbridge Social Care; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Fulbridge Social Care is seeking a dedicated registered home manager to lead a residential service for children with complex needs. The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience and qualifications in child care management, ensuring a supportive and regulatory-compliant environment. This rewarding role emphasizes building self-esteem and responsibility in young people aged 12 to 16, with a commitment to delivering exceptional care and support.

Benefits

Annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Mobile phone and tablet provided

Mileage paid for business purposes

Qualifications

• Extensive experience working with children in a residential setting.
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage budgets effectively.
• Experienced in creating staff rotas and knowledge of regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage the residential home and ensure a safe, caring environment for children.
• Promote the reputation of the home and manage legal documentation.
• Provide leadership and ensure compliance with regulations and policies.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget Management

Supervision

Health and Safety Knowledge

Education

Level 4/5 in Children & Young People or Social Work Degree

Job description

Our client is a residential specialist in Cambridgeshire for children with challenging behaviour and complex needs. They aim to provide a 24/7 interactive and person-centred approach for young people aged between 12 and 16, catering to their social, therapeutic, and educational requirements.

The organisation specialises in building confidence, self-esteem, and providing a skill set that enables young people to take responsibility for their own lives.

The successful candidate must have extensive experience and a proven record working with children within a residential setting. The manager must be qualified to Level 4/5 in Children & Young People or have a Social Work degree with experience within the sector, along with RMA.

The manager is required to secure, sustain, and promote the reputation of the home for the benefit of the Service Users and create a caring environment conducive to their emotional, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs. As a manager, you will work unsupervised, have financial awareness, capability to budget, and keep legal documentation updated and secure.

Person Specification

• Experienced and trained in supervision
• Clear knowledge of regulations and legislation within the sector
• Excellent leadership skills
• Excellent written, IT, and communication skills
• Experience managing budgets
• Experience creating staff rotas
• Enthusiastic disposition
• Proactive
• Flexible
• Clear understanding of health and safety procedures
• Proven track record

Additional Information

• The post is subject to a six-month probationary period.
• Annual leave of 25 days per annum plus bank holidays.
• The company has a contributory pension scheme.
• Mobile phone and tablet provided.
• Mileage paid for business purposes.
• The successful candidate will be approved by the appropriate statutory body.

The contract is based on 37.5 hours a week with additional on-call duties. The successful candidate will be required to obtain an enhanced DBS, which will be paid for by the employee, and complete a comprehensive induction programme prior to the start date.

The registered home manager is a crucial role and will be accountable to the operations manager.