Registered Manager – Children’s Care Home

Proud to Care Devon; Exmouth, Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity is seeking a passionate Children's Home Manager to lead a dedicated team in providing exceptional care for Deaf young people. This role offers the chance to work in a nurturing environment, focusing on the development and well-being of children with complex needs. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive team atmosphere, opportunities for professional growth, and a relocation package if needed. Join a mission-driven organization committed to inspiring young lives and making a significant difference in their futures.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Group Personal Pension with 8% employer contribution

Life assurance scheme of x3 actual salary

Sponsorship for BSL qualifications

Personal development plan

Recruitment referral bonus of £500

Free on-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a children's home setting.
• Strong understanding of Children's Home Quality Standards and Regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Residential Support Workers and Team Leaders.
• Ensure high-quality care for Deaf children with complex needs.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

British Sign Language (BSL)

Reporting Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Level 5 Qualification

Job description

Are you an experienced Children’s Home Manager, eager to apply your knowledge and skills in a unique setting? The Deaf Academy has an exciting opportunity as Registered Manager for our beautiful four-bedroom home in Exmouth, which specialises in supporting Deaf young people. You will be a proven leader of a team of Residential Support Workers and Team Leaders in providing warm and nurturing care for Deaf children with additional and complex needs. Join our campus comprising of School, College, Residential Care, Adult Residential Care, and a Children’s Home.

As a middle leader, you’ll be part of a network of professionals to work alongside and draw support from, ranging across corporate, education, welfare, and therapy teams. You’ll also be part of a supportive and fun Care Leadership Team across our other areas of provision. As a charity, we have a distinctive ethos.

You will have a keen eye for detail as well as excellent skills in quality assurance and improvement. A very good understanding of the Children’s Home Quality Standards and Regulations is essential, along with exceptional reporting and presentation skills. We are looking for a passionate individual who can elevate the home to provide outstanding care and develop an outstanding team.

In return, we’ll provide a competitive salary, a professional and fun environment, and opportunities to complete BSL qualifications and Level 5 qualification if needed. Working at the Deaf Academy, you can be certain that you are part of a team dedicated to inspiring and enabling our young people to thrive. Preparing young people for a happy, healthy, and fulfilling future is our core mission.

A relocation package is available for the successful candidate should they need to move to this area. To enquire about this, please contact [e-mail].

About the Home

The children and young people we support are Deaf and often have additional complex needs. Although you may not have prior experience working with Deaf young people, a commitment to learning British Sign Language and extensive knowledge of the needs of children in care are essential.

This role will be challenging and fast-paced but very rewarding. A positive, solution-focused approach, creativity, and a willingness to be hands-on will help transform the lives of the children and young people within the home.

Our offer to you

• 30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Group Personal Pension including 8% employer contribution
• Life assurance scheme of x3 actual salary
• Sponsorship to achieve British Sign Language (BSL) qualifications
• A personal development plan, with sponsorship through professional qualifications
• Recruitment referral bonus scheme of £500 in total
• Free on-site parking (Academy site)
• Cycle to work scheme
• The opportunity to join a committed team working together to achieve high standards for all our young people
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• The chance to work in a caring and supportive home, part of a larger charity, located close to the beach.

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

Working Patterns:

37 hours per week, 52 weeks per year

Essential details:

Relocation package available