Registered Manager - Children's Home

SGS; Bradford; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national provider in Bradford seeks a Registered Manager to oversee therapeutic care for children aged 7 to 17. Responsibilities include managing a skilled team, providing direct support, and ensuring high Ofsted ratings. The role offers a base salary of £41,500 to £44,500, with total earnings up to £51,500 including bonuses and a relocation package. Extensive training options and a supportive management team are provided.

Benefits

Base Salary of £41,500 to £44,500

£7,000 bonus package

£1,000 registration bonus

Health and wellbeing support platform

½ day paid annual leave for Christmas shopping

Qualifications

• At least 2 years in a role supervising and managing staff.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Residential Childcare working alongside young people.
• Valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Work within a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide direct therapeutic work with children.
• Support staff in achieving strong Ofsted ratings.

Skills

Supervising and managing staff

Therapeutic work with children

Experience in Residential Childcare

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce

LEVEL 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Overview

A large top-tier provider, operating nationally with over 50 homes. They have one of the best company-wide track records with Ofsted; over 90% of the homes are GOOD or OUTSTANDING. By the end of 2024, there will be an additional 23 homes within the group. They are committed to creating nurturing environments for children, investing in beautifully decorated homes where children can express themselves and feel safe, with generous budgets for enriching experiences, direct therapeutic work, and bespoke systems that prioritise time spent with children, enabling staff to focus on making a real difference in the lives of the children they support.

Position supports a comprehensive organisational framework including IT, HR and Marketing, bespoke database systems, and a dedicated education service, along with an in-house therapeutic model and a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Work within a highly skilled multi-disciplinary team and report to and work alongside the Regional Operations Manager and wider senior management team to receive guidance.
• Provide direct therapeutic work with children as part of an in-house therapeutic model and collaborate with a dedicated psychologist within the home and community.
• Utilise the internal education service and industry-leading safeguarding training.
• Engage with and support staff across the organisation’s homes and ensure effective operational processes and procedures are followed.
• Support staff in achieving and maintaining strong Ofsted ratings (Good or Outstanding) where applicable.
• Contribute to the company’s growth and progression opportunities, including internal promotions and regional/senior regional roles.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce.
• LEVEL 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England).
• At least 2 years in a role supervising and managing staff.
• A "Good" or "Outstanding" grade within recent Ofsted inspections.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in Residential Childcare and working alongside young people.
• Valid driving licence.

Typical Title and Location

Your title: Registered Manager
Where you will be based: Bradford, BD13
The Service Users: YPs age 7 to 17, Therapeutic Based Care of Children with Childhood Trauma
Home: 4 Bed

Benefits & Remuneration

• Base Salary of £41,500 to £44,500
• £7,000 bonus package (performance-related, linked to Ofsted rating)
• £1,000 registration bonus
• Total Package with Bonuses up to £51,500
• Up to £6,000 Relocation Package
• Options to do your Level 7 and therapeutic training qualifications
• Company-wide engagement days and individual team building
• MediCash scheme
• Chance to win up to £150 in vouchers monthly from staff award
• Earn up to £3,250 by recommending a foster carer
• ½ day paid annual leave for Christmas shopping
• Maternity leave: 8 full weeks paid and 12 weeks at half pay
• Health and wellbeing support platform

Training & Career Development

• Two-week induction programme
• Specific service user training is always available
• Extensive and relevant training to support staff in their roles and ensure career development
• Options to pursue Level 7 and additional therapeutic training qualifications
• Friendly and supportive management team