Registered Manager - Children's Homes

Witherslack Group; Rugby; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in children's care is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a children's home in Rugby. This role offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package, including a generous holiday allowance and bonuses. You will play a crucial role in supporting young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. Join a team that values diversity and is committed to making a positive impact on the lives of children. If you are passionate about leadership and have experience in children's services, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

7 weeks' holiday

Private Health & Medical Insurance

Meals provided

Flexible benefits

Training: Full 4-week induction

Recommend a friend scheme: £1,000 bonus

Wellbeing tools and advice

Qualifications

• Experience managing an Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding children’s home.
• Passion and enthusiasm for leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations and Ofsted requirements.
• Support young people through their daily lives.

Skills

Leadership

Management of children's homes

Understanding of Ofsted requirements

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

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Registered Manager - Children's Homes

Apply locations: Rugby | Time type: Full time | Posted on: Posted Yesterday | Time left to apply: End Date: May 30, 2025 (26 days left to apply) | Job requisition id: JR102101

Total package: Up to £63,102 (7 bed children’s home)

PLUS 10% annual bonus

PLUS 30% bonus accrued each year

Those huge small victories

Working in our Children’s Homes means being part of a young person’s daily life, supporting them through their highest highs and lowest lows. As a Registered Manager, you will ensure the home environment fosters this support, making both staff and young people feel secure, safe, and motivated. Challenges will arise, but so will moments that feel like huge small victories!

Our homes support young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs, aiming to create the best outcomes for them. Our holistic approach involves psychologists, occupational therapists, and other clinical team members to ensure positive results through a coordinated service in SEND.

Get out what you put in

By managing daily operations and taking ownership of Ofsted requirements, you enable young people to regain their childhood and develop pathways to become well-rounded adults. You will be involved in new referrals and provide a home within the UK’s leading provider of specialist education and care.

What we do for you

We reward your hard work with a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Salary: Base salary for 6-7 bed homes: £49,836 - £61,702
• Bonuses: 10% annual bonus, £2,500 on-call bonus (approx. 10 weekends/year), and £1,400 attendance allowance

• Long-term incentive plan: 30% of salary accrued yearly, paid as a lump sum

• Training

  : Full 4-week induction on our Care Academy

• Holiday

  : 7 weeks' holiday

• Progression

  : Most regional managers have been promoted internally

• Flexible benefits

  : Adjust holiday allowance, pension, and life insurance; see benefits here

• Wellbeing

  : Tools and advice, including employee assistance

• Private Health & Medical Insurance

  : Covering opticians, dentists, and more

• Meals provided

• Facilities

  : Modern, well-equipped homes; see here

• Recommend a friend scheme

  : £1,000 bonus per successful referral

Bring your whole-self to work

We celebrate diversity at Witherslack Group, reflecting the backgrounds of the young people we serve. We offer exciting career opportunities in a supportive environment. Our requirements include:

• Experience managing an Ofsted-rated Good or Outstanding children’s home

• Leadership passion and enthusiasm

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)

• Full UK driving license held for at least 12 months

Join the UK’s leading special education and care provider

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people. This role requires an enhanced DBS check (cost covered) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all backgrounds.

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