Registered Manager

Sgs-Care-Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SGS-Care-Ltd is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a children''s home. You will ensure compliance with relevant legislation and oversee the development and supervision of the care team, maintaining strong relationships with the children in your care.

The role supports opening new homes and requires registration as the manager with Ofsted. You will be responsible for training, reporting, and ensuring the service is safe, effective, and Ofsted-compliant,

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare is essential.
• Willing to work towards Level 5 Leadership & Management.
• TCI trained, or willing to work towards, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the operational day-to-day management of the children''s home.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation at all times.
• Develop and supervise the care team and be accessible to the children in your care.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Ofsted knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare

Level 5 Leadership & Management

TCI training

Job description

Job Title: Registered Manager

Qualifications Required:
NVQ Level 3 in Residential Childcare (or equivalent) essential. Willing to work towards Level 5 in Leadership and Management if not already held. TCI trained, or willing to work towards, preferred.

Experience Required:
Minimum 5 years' experience within the residential sector, ideally children's services.

Who we are looking for:
An experienced Registered Manager to lead the operational day-to-day management of our client's home, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation at all times.

You'll be responsible for the development and supervision of the care team, and for being accessible to the children in your care, building strong bonds and relationships with them.

Key responsibilities will include:

Assisting with the opening of a new children's home, and being registered as the manager for the home by Ofsted. Ensuring the service is safe, effective, and meets Ofsted standards throughout. Recruiting, managing and developing the care team, including responsibility for training and development. Producing accurate reports and records, and holding a strong working knowledge of the legislation governing children's home operation.

You'll need to be flexible, a strong communicator, and confident keeping accurate records. You should be equally comfortable using your own initiative and working collaboratively as part of a team. A valid DBS is required, with the update service preferred.

Sponsorship is not available.