Registered Manager (Children's Home) - Derby

SMarter Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's home management organization is seeking a Registered Manager in Derby responsible for leading the home to ensure outstanding care and full compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in residential care, strong leadership skills, and the ability to motivate staff. Responsibilities include budget management, safeguarding, and coordinating with local professionals. The role offers a salary of up to £60,000 per annum and provides a supportive working environment with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in residential children's homes.
• Minimum 2 years management experience in a children's home.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and manage staff teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of care ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Manage the home's budget and financial control.
• Ensure effective communication systems within the home.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Communication

Team Management

Financial Management

Childcare Regulations Knowledge

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Residential Childcare

Job description

Job Description Registered Manager (Children's Home)

Location: Derby

Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (x1 day WFH)

Reports to: Operations Manager / Responsible Individual (RI) & Directors

Liaises with: Senior Management Team, Education Staff, Care Staff, Young People, Families / Carers, External Professionals, Regulatory Bodies

Job Purpose

As the Registered Manager, you will have full legal and operational responsibility for the Children's Home in line with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015. You will lead the home strategically and operationally, ensuring outstanding care, strong safeguarding practice, high staff performance and full regulatory compliance.

You will be accountable for the quality of care, safeguarding, staffing, financial management, complaints, health & safety and overall performance of the home. You will work closely with the Senior Leadership Team to drive continuous improvement and deliver the organisations vision and values.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Service Delivery

• Hold full responsibility as the Registered Manager under the Care Standards Act
• Ensure full compliance with Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and the Quality Standards
• Lead the delivery of the Statement of Purpose and Certificate of Registration
• Set, monitor and continuously improve standards of care
• Ensure every young person has a robust, outcome-focused care plan
• Take ultimate responsibility for placement stability and quality
• Oversee and manage the home's complaints process
• Ensure effective communication systems within the home and with education providers

Care, Safeguarding & Outcomes

• Act as the lead safeguarding professional for the home
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are fully embedded and followed
• Protect young people from harm, abuse, neglect and exploitation
• Ensure young peoples voices are central to all care decisions
• Promote emotional wellbeing, independence and resilience
• Ensure children's needs are met at all times, including during crisis situations
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion in all areas of practice

Staff Leadership & Development

• Provide strong, visible leadership to the full staff team
• Line manage senior staff and ensure effective supervision at all levels
• Ensure safe recruitment, performance management and disciplinary processes
• Ensure all staff receive high-quality induction, training and appraisals
• Develop a positive, accountable and high-performing staff culture
• Promote leadership development and professional qualifications

Multi-Agency & Partnership Working

• Work closely with social workers, education providers, therapists, psychologists and health professionals
• Represent the home in reviews, audits and multi-agency forums
• Build constructive working relationships with families / carers and partner agencies
• Promote a strong therapeutic, multi-disciplinary approach to care

Finance, Resources & Compliance

• Take full responsibility for budget management and financial control
• Monitor ongoing expenditure and report to the Operations Manager
• Ensure safe staffing levels and effective rota management
• Maintain premises, vehicles and equipment to high standards
• Ensure all recording, reporting and auditing systems meet regulatory requirements
• Provide weekly and monthly management information reports

Additional Duties

• Participate in the senior on-call rota
• Support the strategic development of the wider organisation
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, guidance and best practice
• Undertake any additional duties appropriate to the seniority of the role

Person Specification

Essential

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Residential Childcare (or recognised equivalent)
• Minimum 5 years experience in residential children's homes
• Minimum 2 years management experience in a children's home
• Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted Inspection Framework
• Proven experience applying policies and procedures in residential care
• Confident safeguarding leadership capability
• Proven ability to lead, motivate and manage staff teams
• Strong experience of inter-agency working
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritise, manage time, resources and competing demands
• Calm, decisive leadership in crisis situations
• Emotional resilience, professionalism and accountability

Desirable

• Experience working with young people with complex emotional, behavioural and mental health needs
• Experience managing HR processes including disciplinaries and grievances
• Experience delivering staff training and development
• Commitment to ongoing professional development

Safeguarding Commitment

We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks, full safer recruitment procedures and satisfactory references.