Registered Manager

Belmont Recruitment; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is searching for a Registered Manager to oversee a 3 Bed EBD home in Oswestry. You will be responsible for managing the home, ensuring the needs of children and young people are met and maintaining high standards in childcare. Ideal candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare and at least 2 years of management experience in a similar setting. The role offers a competitive salary up to £61,650 including bonuses.

Benefits

Potential bonuses up to £9K

Commitment bonus of £5,000 after 5 years

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence; able to drive as required for the children’s and young people’s needs.
• Enhanced DBS certificate with child and adult barred-list check.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in supervisory or management roles within residential childcare.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of running the home, ensuring children's needs are met.
• Ensure each young person has a comprehensive care plan.
• Regularly review placement plans.
• Allocate a Key Worker responsible for implementing the childcare plan.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Effectively manage budgets and monitor financial use.
• Handle conduct and competence issues of staff.
• Attend all mandatory training events.

Skills

Management skills

Budget management

Childcare knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or equivalent

Job description

We are looking for a Registered Manager (Off shift) for a 3 Bed EBD home in Oswestry, SY11.

Salary and Hours

• Salary: £52,650 per year with OTE up to an extra £9K in bonuses based on staff retention, Ofsted rating, and manager longevity. Total OTE can reach £61,650.
• Additional commitment: £5,000 on the base rate after 5 years of service, potentially raising the base to £57,650 - £66,650.
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with a requirement to be available on call as part of the RM team.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of running the home, ensuring children and young people’s needs are met in accordance with the Statement of Purpose.
• Ensure each young person has a comprehensive plan covering care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs.
• Regularly review placement plans.
• Allocate a Key Worker for each young person responsible for implementing the childcare plan.
• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and competency to meet the home’s needs.
• Effectively manage budgets and monitor all financial use.
• Handle conduct and competence issues of staff, including fact‑finds, disciplinary and grievance hearings, appeals, and all employment‑law processes.
• Attend all mandatory training events in line with regulatory requirements and company policy.

Requirements

• Full UK driving licence; able to drive as required for the children’s and young people’s needs.
• Enhanced DBS certificate with child and adult barred‑list check.
• Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in supervisory or management roles within residential childcare.

Contact

To discuss this opportunity further, please send an up‑to‑date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed).

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and let us know – a generous referral fee will be offered.