Registered Manager

Diverse Talent Partners; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care provider in Maidstone seeks a Registered Manager to ensure the well-being of children in their care. The role involves managing operations, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with standards. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience and qualifications, particularly in children's residential care. A competitive salary package and commitment to staff development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Pension plan

Ongoing training and support

Qualifications

• Must hold at least a Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Childcare.
• A successful background as a Registered Manager in a 'Good' or 'Outstanding' home.
• Possess skills and values necessary to excel in the role.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of running the Home, ensuring high levels of care.
• Lead and develop the staff team to align with company values.
• Ensure compliance with policies including child protection and health and safety.

Skills

Leadership skills

Emotional intelligence

Team building

Compliance knowledge

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Childcare

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

Registered Manager

Are you someone who is passionate about creating a warm, nurturing and positive environment where every child feels valued and supported?

Our client is an established Children's care provider who are committed to providing safe and supportive homes for the children in their care. Their mission is to empower each child to reach their full potential by creating an environment that fosters healing, growth, and learning. They believe that every child deserves a loving and nurturing home where they can thrive, and they work tirelessly to make that a reality. Through their trauma-informed approach and personalised care, my client strives to build strong foundations for their children’s well-being, helping them develop a deep sense of belonging, trust, and self-belief.

Our client is currently going through a planned period of growth and are recruiting for a dedicated, experienced Register Manager to join their close-knit team in their care home in Maidstone, Kent.

What you will be doing

• As registered manager you will be responsible for managing all aspects of running our Home, ensuring that young people receive high levels of emotional and physical care, appropriate activities, and comfortable accommodation.
• You will have a crucial role in building a high-performing team that shares our core values of passion, collaboration, transparency, and continuous learning to deliver the best care for our children.
• You will be required to lead the staff team and deploy appropriate resources to fulfil key tasks, providing induction, supervision, and appraisal to ensure staff development and effective communication.
• As the Registered manager you will be required to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, including child protection, health and safety, finance, control, and administration, while promoting team development and effective team working.

What we’re looking for

• Applicants should hold at minimum a Level 3 Diploma in Children’s Residential Childcare and be committed to working towards the Level 5.
• We are seeking an exceptional and inspirational Registered Manager. Ideal candidates for this role should have a successful background as a Registered Manager within a home rated as ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’.
• The successful Registered Manager will play a key role as a part of the company’s management team in the development and management of the home.
• They should have the necessary abilities, values and skills to excel in the position and should possess the level 5 diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare.

What’s in it for you

• We offer a competitive salary package, which includes a pension plan.
• We are committed to investing in our staff for the long-term, fostering a culture that values and supports both personal and professional growth.
• We provide each manager with extensive support, including experienced leadership guidance, clinical supervision, and ongoing training to ensure your success.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!