Registered Manager at Lily Residential Services

Dorset Council; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Registered Manager for a children's home in Weymouth. You will lead a dedicated team to provide high-quality care and support for children aged 9 to 17, ensuring their safety and well-being. Your role will involve strategic management, compliance with Ofsted regulations, and fostering a nurturing environment. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including health plans and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Day off for your birthday

28 days annual leave, increasing with service

Bupa Health Cash Plan

Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & surrogacy leave

Company sick pay

Employee referral program

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in a Residential Childcare setting.
• Knowledge of Children's Home Regulations and Ofsted Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of running the Home for children aged 9 to 17.
• Ensure high levels of emotional and physical support for young people.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team Player

Resilience

Education

NVQ Level 5 in Leadership and Management

Job description

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About the role

Registered Manager - Residential Childcare

Transforming the lives of children with Lily Residential Services: Join Us as a Registered Manager

Job type: Full time 39 hours, Permanent

Salary: 39 hour contract: From £45,000 + DOE

The Role: Registered Manager

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual who will bring fresh skills and perspectives to further strengthen our management team. This role is vital in enhancing the collective strengths, leadership capabilities, and professional diversity within the group. The ideal candidate will actively contribute to our collaborative and values-led culture, helping to drive innovation, consistency, and high standards across our services.

The Registered Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of running the Home, to ensure young people are cared for, supported, safe and prepared to move on to independent living. As the manager you will ensure that high levels of emotional and physical support, appropriate activities, comfortable accommodation and the service of keyworkers are planned, provided and applied in accordance with the home's Statement of Purpose.

Overall, as the manager you will be aspirational, go above and beyond in the care provided to children and ensure that all practice promotes a sense of belonging for the children. As the manager you will be registered with Ofsted and required to meet the level of competence set out in the regulations and standards for a residential children's home manager. You will drive forward the Quality Standards and aspire for outstanding service at all times.

The home is in Weymouth and is a 3 bedded children's home for children and/or young people aged between 9 to 17 years old. We're looking for someone with high-level people management and leadership skills, and ideally someone who has held strategic responsibility before, not just operational experience. You must have a track record of delivering GOOD or OUTSTANDING Ofsted outcomes, and be able to demonstrate how you've actively contributed to improving standards in their previous settings.

You'll also need to show strong ability in assessment and placement transition planning, as well as planned safeguarding management practices, not just reactive knowledge, but proactive, structured approaches.

Further Information

What we offer:

• day off for your birthday (after passing probation)
• 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), increasing to 32 days with length of service. Plus additional days given for when you reach 3, 5, 10, 15 and 20 years plus, cash bonus.
• recognition Scheme through our HR portal & monthly gift cards through Reward Panda, which gives employees 100s of gift cards and e-gift cards to choose from
• Bupa Health Cash Plan, which gives employees money back for essential health care costs i.e.: dental, prescription, optical, therapies, all employees receive 6 therapy sessions either face to face or online on a 12 month rolling basis. (after passing probation)
• Bupa Private Health Cover (after passing probation)
• Bupa comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) (after passing probation)
• health care: free flu, covid and hep b vaccines (after passing probation)
• health care: company paid eye test for all VDU users (after passing probation)
• Long Service Awards at 3, 5, 10, 15 and 20 years
• 2 x Team Days a year, where teams and homes get together to build team engagement through activities i.e.: paint balling, paddleboarding, pottery classes, walking
• enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption & surrogacy leave
• company sick pay (after passing probation)
• food/drink whilst on shift with the young people and/or children
• company paid blue light card (after passing probation)
• employee referral program

Role requirements:

• an NVQ Level 5 in leadership and management or equivalent
• at least 3 years' experience working as a manager within a Residential Childcare setting
• a strong team player
• knowledge of the Children's Home Regulations and Ofsted Requirements
• resilience to keep going at difficult times and to ask for support if needed
• excellent written and oral communication skills
• computer literacy and an eye for detail
• a driving licence and have access to a car to complete your duties

You will be working a minimum of 39 hours, with some flexibility to ensure the needs of the home are met.

The role will include mainly office based days, but also may include shifts in the home, weekend working and sleep in shifts.

You will also be expected to be part of a rolling rota pattern with other Registered Managers and Deputy Managers to support with Manager on calls.

About Us

About us:

Welcome to Lily Residential Services, where our mission is to create homes for children that offer a nurturing, supportive, stable, and empowering environment for children and older teenagers.

Our mission:

At Lily Residential Services, we believe that every child deserves a safe, stable, and loving home. Our mission is to foster a positive environment where children can heal, grow, and thrive. We are committed to delivering high-quality care that supports the emotional, psychological, and educational needs of each child.

Our approach:

We integrate a holistic, trauma-informed approach to care, ensuring that our services are both comprehensive and personalized. Our team of highly trained professionals employs evidence-based therapeutic interventions to address the unique needs of each child. We focus on building strong, trusting relationships and creating a supportive community that promotes resilience and personal growth.

Why Lily Residential Services?

• supportive environment: We foster a culture of support and professional development
• recognition: Your relevant training and experience are valued and reflected in your starting salary
• equal opportunities: We are an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity and inclusion
• accredited employer: Proudly Investors in People accredited

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

A clear enhanced DBS check is required.

Full employment history with explanations for any gaps is necessary.

To meet Ofsted requirements all applicants must have a 5 year checkable UK work history.

If you are interested, please complete our application form below or give Sue Smith a ring on 01305 239 801.