Registered Manager

First Blue Healthcare

Rugeley

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

41 days annual leave

Competitive pay with bonus

In-house therapeutic support

Job summary

First Blue Healthcare is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a residential children’s home in Rugeley. You will shape the home’s Statement of Purpose, oversee staff, and ensure high-quality care, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.

The role offers a competitive salary from £50,000 plus 10% bonus, a 41-day annual leave package, and a collaborative leadership culture with regular meetings and in-house therapeutic support.

Qualifications

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services.
Senior-level experience within a residential children’s home setting.

Responsibilities

Manage a residential home and ensure the efficient operation of the service in accordance with the relevant legislation, procedures, policies and the Statement of Purpose for the home.
Safeguard and promote individual rights; provide good quality care which is free from oppression and where differences are respected and valued.
Produce a development plan for the service that ensures the delivery of high quality, clinically informed practice.
Support adults to achieve the highest standards of care for the children and young people.
Co-ordinate and monitor casework and administrative functions of the home, and evaluate standards of performance.

Skills

Leadership

Management

Safeguarding

Communication

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services

Job description

Salary

From £50,000 + 10% Bonus (Bonus split and paid quarterly)

Why join First Blue?

First blue healthcare Ltd are an expanding provider offering competitive salary plus benefits. We specialise in supporting Children and Young People in care who have suffered early life trauma, neglect or abuse and as a result have Educational behavioural Difficulties.

Proven Quality & Stability – We proudly operate 11 well‑established homes, all rated Good by Ofsted, reflecting our commitment to delivering high standards of care.
Strong, Experienced Management Network – You’ll be part of a collaborative and well‑supported community of Managers who share best practice, knowledge, and encouragement.
Accessible & Supportive Leadership – Our senior leadership team is approachable, responsive, and always on hand to provide guidance and support when you need it.
Healthy Work‑Life Balance – Our shared management structure means on‑call responsibilities are just 1 in 9 days, ensuring a fair and sustainable approach.
Collaborative Leadership Meetings – Benefit from bi‑weekly Manager meetings alongside Operations Managers and fellow Registered Managers, creating space for shared learning, development, and strategic input
In‑House Therapeutic Support – Our dedicated in‑house Therapist provides tailored 1:1 support for both children and staff, reinforcing our commitment to wellbeing at every level.
Fantastic Leave Package - 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays and 5 days accrued for continuous service)

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Location

Rugeley

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Salary

From £50,000

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From £50,000

Salary

From £50,000 + 10% Bonus (Bonus split and paid quarterly)

Why join First Blue?

Proven Quality & Stability – We proudly operate 11 well‑established homes, all rated Good by Ofsted, reflecting our commitment to delivering high standards of care.
Strong, Experienced Management Network – You’ll be part of a collaborative and well‑supported community of Managers who share best practice, knowledge, and encouragement.
Accessible & Supportive Leadership – Our senior leadership team is approachable, responsive, and always on hand to provide guidance and support when you need it.
Healthy Work‑Life Balance – Our shared management structure means on‑call responsibilities are just 1 in 9 days, ensuring a fair and sustainable approach.
Collaborative Leadership Meetings – Benefit from bi‑weekly Manager meetings alongside Operations Managers and fellow Registered Managers, creating space for shared learning, development, and strategic input
In‑House Therapeutic Support – Our dedicated in‑house Therapist provides tailored 1:1 support for both children and staff, reinforcing our commitment to wellbeing at every level.
Fantastic Leave Package - 41 days annual leave (including bank holidays and 5 days accrued for continuous service)

Purpose of the Role

To be responsible for shaping and delivering the residential home’s Statement of Purpose and managing the team to achieve the same.

To provide high quality care services that support the needs of children and young people, to be an advocate for their well‑being, and to provide strong motivational leadership to the team.

Duties And Responsibilities

To manage a residential home and ensure the efficient operation of the service in accordance with the relevant legislation, procedures, policies and the Statement of Purpose for the home.
Responsibility for safeguarding and promoting individual rights; to provide good quality care which is free from oppression and where differences are respected and valued.
To produce a development plan for the service that ensures the delivery of high quality, clinically informed practice.
To support adults to achieve the highest standards of care for the children and young people.
To co‑ordinate and monitor casework and administrative functions of the home, and evaluate standards of performance.
To assist and supervise in the continual assessment of the needs of the children and young people, and to identify and prepare specific development plans to ensure the most appropriate service provision.
To contribute to a comprehensive team training and development programme to enable the service to have available all necessary skills and levels of expertise to meet the needs of the young people.
Maintain individual standards through continuous professional development, including keeping a record.
To contribute to the development of appropriate relationships with and between adults, young people and other stakeholders.
Liaise with the various internal and external multi‑disciplinary teams and commissioning authorities to ensure that the care needs of new and existing children and young people are met.
To ensure professional ethics and behaviour are demonstrated by all adults at all times. Actively co‑ordinate the service provision and be a focal point for support, advice, and coaching to all adults within the Home.
To organise duty rotas in order to ensure that the needs of the young people are always met.
Ensure all professional practice and medication processes within the home are conducted in line with legislation.
To work with other managers to ensure all adults work together and with others towards meeting the emotional and physical needs of the young people, and planning for positive outcomes.
Register with the regulator, and uphold requirements and conditions of this registration.
Ensure all necessary documentation required by regulators is completed to a high standard, and be available for inspections, checks or interviews as requested.
To promote appropriate and therapeutic relationships between adults, young people, and their families—promoting the children and young people's involvement and participation in the day‑to‑day life of the home.
To be part of an on‑call system.
Maintain a clean and safe environment. Ensure that the physical state of the building is maintained to a high standard, and that all repair/maintenance problems are dealt with promptly.
Any other such duties that may be required from time to time by the operational managers, or their authorised representatives.
Ensure that safe working practices are employed by all adults at all times in accordance with the health and safety at work legislation. 29. Will co‑operate with designated personnel exercising their responsibilities in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Able to work within the principles of the Children Act 1989 Demonstrate a sound working knowledge of safeguarding Sound knowledge of children’s homes policies and procedures Proven leadership and management abilities Excellent communication skills– both verbally and written Ability to produce reports Working knowledge of the Care Standards 2000, Children’s Homes Regulations 2015
Registered Manager on‑call duties Provide cover as needed for other homes
Occasional overnight cover
Monday - Friday - 9am - 5pm with on call duties

Qualifications

Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services, or be working towards this qualification. Demonstrate senior‑level experience within a residential children’s home settingmployment start date.

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