Registered Home Manager

Brayson Consulting Ltd; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's home organization is seeking a Registered Manager in Hoddesdon to oversee the day-to-day management of a 3-bed home for children under 18 with EBD. Responsibilities include leading the staff team, managing budgets, and ensuring high-quality care and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Level 5 Diploma and 3 years of relevant experience. This role offers a salary of £50,000 – £60,000 depending on experience, with standard office hours.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a Children's Residential setting required.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations.
• Ability to manage challenging behaviours effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the residential home effectively.
• Ensure safeguarding of children and compliance with regulations.
• Prepare care and risk management plans for residents.

Skills

Child protection procedures

Developing care plans

Managing safeguarding concerns

Promoting positive behaviour management

Leadership

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

Our client, a 3 bed Children's Home for children under 18 with EBD, is looking for a Registered Manager who will have the overall responsibility for the home’s day-to-day management and ensure high-quality care, safety, and well-being of the residents. You will lead and manage a team of staff, oversee budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and promote the children’s physical, psychological, emotional, and social development.

Benefits

Salary of £50,000 – £60,000, dependent on experience
Office hours 9 – 5pm

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership and management of the residential home, including registration, recruiting, inducting, and training staff.
• Ensure full capacity of the home, safeguarding the children, ensuring their well-being, and promoting their physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural care.
• Ensure the home meets all relevant regulations, including the Children’s Homes Regulations, and other statutory requirements. This includes preparing for and responding to inspections by bodies like Ofsted.
• Develop and implement tailored care and risk management plans for each young person.
• Manage budgets, resources, and day-to-day operations, including budget preparation for Directors’ approval.
• Ensure the home is kept at full capacity and marketed correctly.
• Provide information, guidance, and ongoing supervision to enable staff to effectively and safely carry out their roles.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with residents, families, staff, and external agencies.
• Drive continuous improvement and maintain a culture of excellence within the home.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of child protection procedures and the ability to manage safeguarding concerns effectively, as well as in-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations, particularly the Children’s Homes Regulations.
• Experience in developing and implementing care plans and risk assessments.
• Experience in a Children’s Residential setting.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) and minimum 3 years’ experience in a similar setting.
• Knowledge of and ability to address the needs of children with EBD, including managing challenging behaviours and promoting positive behaviour management strategies.