Registered Manager - Children's Home

Shire Healthcare; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A provider of children's services is seeking a Registered Manager based in Chester. You will oversee a home supporting young individuals with emotional and behavioral difficulties. The role offers flexibility with remote work opportunities and a competitive salary ranging from £48,000 to £54,000, alongside over 33 days of annual leave and a leading pension scheme.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Increased employer pension contributions

Flexible remote working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager in children's care.
• Strong understanding of care planning and statutory frameworks.
• Ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee care plans for children with emotional and behavioral difficulties.
• Manage budgets and staffing levels effectively.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory audits and care requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Emotional support

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Overview

We are working with a provider of children's services and have a permanent opportunity for a Registered Manager based in Chester, Cheshire. If successful, you will be overseeing a home that provides support to three young people presenting with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

The home is in a strong position with settled young people, a qualified staff team and a recent good inspection with elements out outstanding.

This is a permanent position working Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm with an option of flexible working hours and working from home 1 day per week. This role is open to experienced Registered Managers or Deputy Managers ready to take the next step.

Alongside strong benefits and progression opportunities, our client is paying £48,000 - £54,000 plus increased annual leave and a market leading pension scheme.

Responsibilities

• Ensure each child has a care plan which reflects their emotional, care, education, social, therapeutic, and cultural needs.
• Play a key role in all external audits.
• Allocate each young person a Key Worker who is responsible for the implementation of their care plan.
• Build relationships with parents, carers, and other professionals in relation to the support provided to each child.
• Manage budgets effectively and in line with company policy.
• Ensure staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents.
• Ensure new staff receive an induction and that each member of staff has a personal development plan.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicate this to the wider team.
• Overall responsibility for the service and the main point of contact for third-party organisations and governing bodies.

Benefits

• Flexible remote working opportunities
• Join an established organisation with a qualified and experienced leadership team
• Over 33 days annual leave
• Increased employer pension contributions
• Join a settled home with a fully qualified staffed team

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