Registered Manager - Children's Home Trowbridge

Brook Street Social Care; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care organization is seeking a Registered Manager to open and lead two new children's homes in Trowbridge. This role involves ensuring compliance with regulations, providing strong leadership, and advocating for young residents with autism and learning disabilities. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary up to £60,000, incentives for outstanding outcomes, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £60,000

Incentives for positive Ofsted inspections

Training and professional development

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team in a children's residential care setting.
• A passion for improving the lives of children and young people with autism and learning disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Provide vision, leadership, and direction to your team.
• Oversee staff recruitment, development, supervision, and appraisals.
• Manage resources effectively, including budgetary control and staff deployment.
• Lead on quality assurance, safeguarding, and partnership working.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Advocacy

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Registered Manager - Children's Homes

Salary: Up to 60,000 + Incentives for Outstanding Ofsted Outcomes & Full Occupancy

Location: Trowbridge, Wiltshire

Are you a passionate, dedicated leader with experience in children's residential care? We are seeking a Registered Manager to open and lead two brand-new children's homes in Trowbridge:

• One 2-bedded home
• One 3-bedded home

Both homes will support young people with learning difficulties and autism, many of whom may have experienced trauma. This is an exciting opportunity to make your mark from the very beginning-shaping the culture, embedding high standards, and creating homes where young people feel safe, cared for, and empowered to thrive.

The Role

As the Registered Manager, you will:

• Be Ofsted Registered and ensure compliance with Children\'s Homes Regulations and Quality Standards.
• Provide vision, leadership, and direction to your team, striving for \'Outstanding\' outcomes.
• Act as a strong advocate for young people, ensuring they receive the services and opportunities they need.
• Oversee staff recruitment, development, supervision, and appraisals, building a motivated and skilled team.
• Manage resources effectively, including budgetary control, rota planning, and staff deployment.
• Lead on quality assurance, safeguarding, and partnership working with families, professionals, and external agencies.
• Promote a culture of equality, diversity, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards it.
• Strong knowledge of Children\'s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, and safeguarding.
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team in a children\'s residential care setting.
• A passion for improving the lives of children and young people with autism and learning disabilities.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary up to 60,000
• Incentives for achieving positive Ofsted inspections and maintaining full occupancy
• A chance to shape brand-new homes from the ground up
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Supportive leadership team with a clear vision for excellence in children\'s care

If you are a motivated leader who shares our commitment to providing the very best outcomes for children and young people, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now and be part of something special from the very start.
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