Registered Home Manager

Fulbridge Social Care; Preston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist residential organization in Preston is seeking a Registered Home Manager to oversee a home for young people aged 12-16. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in a similar role, a Level 4/5 qualification or Social Work degree, and strong leadership skills. Responsibilities include fostering a caring environment, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role includes a 37.5 hour work week and potential on-call duties.

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.
• Must hold related qualifications and have sector experience.
• Ability to work unsupervised and manage legal documentation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote the reputation of the home.
• Create a caring environment for emotional and social needs.
• Handle budgeting and keep documentation secure.

Skills

Supervision experience

Leadership skills

Strong written and IT skills

Budget management

Understanding of Health and Safety

Education

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

Job description

Our client is a residential specialist in Cambridgeshire, focusing on children with challenging behaviour and complex needs. They aim to provide a 24/7 interactive, 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 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 hold a Social Work degree with sector experience, along with RMA.

The manager will be responsible for maintaining and promoting the reputation of the home, creating a caring environment that meets the emotional, physical, social, intellectual, and spiritual needs of service users. The role requires working unsupervised, with financial awareness, budgeting skills, and the ability to keep legal documentation updated and secure.

Person Specification

• Experienced and trained in supervision
• Knowledge of regulations and legislation within the sector
• Excellent leadership skills
• Strong written, IT, and communication skills
• Experience managing budgets
• Experience creating staff rotas
• Enthusiastic disposition
• Proactive and flexible
• 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 plus Bank Holidays.
• The company offers a contributory pension scheme.
• Mobile phone and tablet provided.
• Mileage paid for business purposes.
• The successful candidate must be approved by the appropriate statutory body.
• The contract is based on 37.5 hours per week, with additional on-call duties. The candidate will need to obtain an enhanced DBS, paid for by the employee, and complete a comprehensive induction before starting.

The Registered Home Manager role is crucial and reports to the Operations Manager.