Registered Homes Manager

Durham County Council; North East; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Registered Homes Manager to lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional care for children in a supportive environment. This role involves overseeing the operations of a Children's Home, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in leadership and management, with a commitment to developing their team and enhancing the lives of young people. With competitive rewards and a focus on professional development, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of children and young people.

Benefits

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Wellbeing Portal and Employee Assistance Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Benefits Portal with discounts

Discounted gym membership

Trade Union membership

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management experience in children's services.
• Knowledge of Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Ofsted inspections.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of a Children's Home in Durham.
• Lead a dedicated team to achieve positive outcomes for children.

Skills

Leadership

Management Experience

Communication Skills

People Management

Decision Making

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Registered Homes Manager, Children’s Homes Service – Central Durham Area

Salary: £48,710 - £52,805 (starting salary within the grade range will consider experience relevant to the post if required for external candidates).

Plus £2,500 temporary recruitment/retention allowance. Allowances are in relation to permanent appointments only and are paid annually in a lump sum.

Plus £3,500 temporary Market Supplement with 1/12th paid monthly.
The salary with additional payments equate to an earning potential per annum of £58,805 at the top of the grade.

The Role
We are looking for a Registered Manager to oversee all aspects of one of our Children’s Homes located in the central of Durham area.

We are expanding our Children’s Homes Service, developing homes which meet the individual needs of young people and building supportive teams who are skilled in trauma-informed approaches.

You will lead a dedicated team to achieve positive outcomes for children and young people, putting them at the centre of everything you do. You’ll also play a key role in training and developing the team, driving innovation, and ensuring continuous service improvement.

Our Values
Durham Cares incorporates our core values and strategic objectives, shaping our work and the high-quality care we provide for young people, as well as the culture across the Children’s Homes Service. Our ‘Durham’ values - Dignity, Unity, Responsibility, Heart, Aspiration, and Mindset are at the heart of everything we do for both our young people and our teams.

What You Will Need
We are looking for a passionate leader committed to exceptional service delivery with our children and young people at the heart. You must have proven leadership and management experience, along with demonstratable knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Ofsted inspections, and Regulation 44.

You will have excellent knowledge of evidence-based practice and research for children in care, as well as strong people management skills in a residential setting, including supervision, training, and HR practices. Exceptional communication skills and the ability to support and develop your team are essential.

You will be an effective decision-maker, with the ability to review and implement changes when identified. You will be an enthusiastic, innovative and relational practitioner focused on creating a home and working environment where the needs and aspirations of our young people come first, empowering the team to provide outstanding care.

Some evening and weekend work will be required to meet the needs of the service and the young people in our care, the post is eligible for flexi-time which provides a level of flexibility.

Your expertise should come with the following qualifications:

• Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (or equivalent)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or a commitment to complete within 18 months of enrolment which will be funded by the Council)

You will benefit from a comprehensive programme of training to support you to develop in your role, which will include safeguarding and health and safety related training to effectively manage a home and ensure the high quality care of our children and young people. You will undertake training and be supported to develop strong and effective leadership skills to manage your team and lead a positive and nurturing culture.

Our Offer to You
We offer competitive rewards and benefits to help you perform at your best, including:

• 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), rising to 32 days after 5 years' continuous local government service
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year
• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), with top-up options
• Wellbeing Portal and Employee Assistance Scheme
• Learning and development opportunities, including professional qualifications and mentoring
• Employee Benefits Portal with discounts at major retailers
• Discounted gym membership
• Staff-led networks (Race Equality, LGBT+, Carers, Armed Forces, Menopause)
• Trade Union membership
• Salary sacrifice schemes, such as car leasing

Take a closer look at our Rewards and Benefits

We encourage you to contact Gill Mitchell, Service Manager via [e-mail] to arrange an informal discussion.

Interviews
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on Tuesday 27 May 2025.

We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

How to Apply
In line with the County Council's Recruitment and Selection Policy, please note that we are unable to accept CVs. Applications must be submitted on-line via the Northeast Jobs portal.

Please use the ‘Person Specification’ section of your application form to demonstrate that you have the essential and where possible, desirable experience, skills, and knowledge. Candidates who do not evidence that they meet the essential qualifications and experience listed on the person specification will not be short-listed.

If you have any support needs or require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27 (option 2), or the Recruitment Team via email at [e-mail]

Removal and Lodgings
Removal, lodging and separation expenses may be available to the successful candidate if at the time of application for appointment their place of residence is outside the administrative area of County Durham and more than 30 miles in a straight line from their new administrative centre, along with several other criteria for eligibility.

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