Registered Manager - Children's Home

CS UK Recruitment Ltd; West of England; In loco; GBP 43.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

On-call payments

Pension with employer contributions

Training and development support

Bonus payments linked to Ofsted

Descrizione del lavoro

Headway Adolescent Resources is hiring a Registered Manager for a 3-bed Bristol children’s home. You will supervise care, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive outstanding outcomes for children and young people. The role calls for strong leadership, safeguarding expertise, and a commitment to high-quality, individualized care.

You will manage care plans, maintain records, lead a skilled staff team and collaborate with external agencies to ensure positive outcomes and continuous improvement.

Competenze

• Knowledge of Children’s Homes legislation and Ofsted inspection requirements.
• Experience with safeguarding procedures and child protection.
• Leadership experience in residential childcare and staff development.

Mansioni

• Lead and manage a 3-bed children’s home in Bristol, ensuring high-quality, individualised care.
• Be accountable for safe, efficient running including leadership, administration, and compliance.
• Ensure care planning, reports, records and monitoring are completed to a high standard and on time.
• Lead, motivate and develop a committed staff team with an open, reflective culture.
• Ensure regulatory compliance including safeguarding and Ofsted standards.
• Represent Headway Adolescent Resources with external agencies and families.

Conoscenze

Children's Homes legislation

Ofsted requirements

Safeguarding

Leadership

Staff development

Driving licence

Formazione

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

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Descrizione del lavoro

An exceptional new job opportunity has arisen for a committed Registered Manager - Children's Home to manage a children’s residential home based in Bristol. You will join a provider with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality care and achieving positive outcomes for children and young people

This is a fantastic care provider dedicated to supporting children and young people who have complex emotional and behavioural needs, providing a safe and supportive environment

As the Manager your key responsibilities include:

• Lead and manage a 3-bed children’s home in Bristol, ensuring that children receive high-quality, individualised care and support
• Be accountable for the safe, effective and efficient running of the home, including leadership, administration, compliance and wider operational responsibilities
• Ensure care planning, reports, records and monitoring systems are completed to a high standard and within required timescales
• Lead, motivate, support and develop a committed staff team, promoting an open, reflective and enthusiastic culture
• Ensure the home meets regulatory requirements, including Children’s Homes Regulations, safeguarding expectations and Ofsted inspection standards
• Represent Headway Adolescent Resources professionally with external agencies, families, placing authorities and the local community

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• A thorough knowledge of Children’s Homes legislation, Ofsted inspection requirements, child protection and safeguarding procedures
• A Level 3 Diploma for the Children and Young People’s Workforce, or equivalent
• Either have attained a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or be willing to complete this
• A minimum of two years’ experience within the last five years in a role relevant to the residential care of children
• At least one year’s experience supervising and managing staff working in a care role
• A full manual driving licence, access to your own car, business insurance, and the ability to undertake on-call duties, currently averaging around two on-call duties per month

The successful Manager will receive an excellent salary of £46,202.89 - £53,402.89 per annum - Pay frequency is monthly. This exciting position is a permanent full time role working 40 hours a week. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• Occupancy bonus: £175 per child after the first child. For example, a 3-bed home may attract two payments of £175, equating to £350 per month
• Ofsted performance bonuses: £500 for a Good report and £1,000 for an Outstanding report
• On-call payments: £10 per day Monday to Friday and £50 per day on Saturday and Sunday
• Non-contributory pension with a 9% employer contribution
• Company sick pay after successful completion of probationEnhanced sick pay of five days’ full sick pay
• Ongoing support, training and development to help you lead the home effectively and continue your professional development

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