Registered Manager - Children and Young People

Link Talent Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider based in Cumbria is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to oversee a residential home for children and young people. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring high standards of care and support in a nurturing environment. The ideal candidate will possess relevant qualifications and experience in children's residential care management. This position offers a full-time contract with various benefits, including access to training and support services.

Benefits

Full paid induction

Free access to holiday homes

Employee assistance programme

Blue light Card access

Bike and electrical vehicle scheme

Access to training hub

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in children's residential care management.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation.
• Commitment to providing a nurturing and empowering environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily running of the home and ensure high standards of care.
• Lead and support a team providing outstanding care.
• Ensure compliance with children's homes regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Safeguarding procedures knowledge

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma for the Children’s and Young People’s Workforce

QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Children’s Services

Job description

Job role

Registered Manager - Children and Young People

Location

Cumbria

Salary

Up to £53,000 per annum

Contract

Full-time, Permanent

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Registered Manager to develop and nurture a beautiful, residential home for children and young people within the Cumbria area. The home is well established and provides excellent outcomes for the children who are well established in their routines. The home has excellent staffing levels. This opportunity will see you lead and inspire your own team and with your guidance, the team will ensure that the children living within the home have outstanding care, great role models and a safe place.

You will be joining a leading provider of high-quality children’s care and education, they are an outstanding rated provider who offer long-term homes, short-breaks, learning disability services, activity based response services and children’s education.

Registered Manager key responsibilities

As the Registered Manager you’ll be at the heart of a dynamic residential team, helping to create a safe, supportive space where young people can thrive. Your work will be essential in empowering young people, strengthening relationships, and building the foundations for long-term stability and positive change. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the home, you will ensure high standards of care and support in a safe, nurturing environment for the young people. You will lead and support a team helping them deliver outstanding care that promotes stability, growth, independence, and positive outcomes.

You will play a key role in shaping the future of the home leading by example. You’ll be one of the home’s leadership team, supervising care, and giving young people the support, they need to thrive. You will be responsible to help ensure the home meets all legislation, including children’s homes regulations, quality standards and policies. You will be responsible for the home’s budgets, resources, and the home environment. You will drive continuous improvement and ensure the home's statement of purpose is fulfilled.

Registered Manager key requirements

• Hold at least 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care management.
• You hold an NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma for the Children’s and Young People’s Workforce.
• You also hold your QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management in Residential Children’s Services.
• A strong understanding of relevant legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• A commitment to providing a nurturing and empowering environment.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.

Registered Manager Benefits

• Full paid induction.
• Free access to holiday homes within the UK, all year round.
• Employee assistance programme - which offers support to your wider family members including access to face to face counselling service.
• Blue light Card access.
• Bike and electrical vehicle scheme.
• Access to training hub.

Next Steps

Apply now or for more info and a confidential discussion, please contact Brooklea on 07765 509599.