Registered Manager Children's Homes

Witherslack Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's care provider in Wakefield is seeking a Registered Manager to lead and support a children's home. This role involves ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for young people with social, emotional, and mental health needs. The ideal candidate will have experience managing an Ofsted-rated home and a Level 5 diploma in leadership. The role offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, including annual bonuses and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Annual bonuses

7 weeks holiday

Training opportunities

Private health insurance

Wellbeing tools and support

Meals provided at work

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience as a committed and enthusiastic leader.
• Needed to manage a children's home effectively.
• Understanding of social, emotional, and mental health needs.

Responsibilities

• Manage day to day operations and comply with Ofsted requirements.
• Provide a supportive home environment for young people.
• Engage in new referrals and develop pathways for young people.

Skills

Experience managing an Ofsted rated Good or Outstanding children's home

Passion to make a difference

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

Full UK driving licence

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Total package : Up to 73808 per annum ( 7 bed childrens home)

PLUS 10% annual bonus

PLUS 30% bonus accrued each year

Those huge small victories

Working in our Childrens Homes means being a part of a young persons day to day life. This means being there for the highest highs and lowest lows. As a Registered Manager you will make sure that the home environment can support this by ensuring both your staff and the young people feel secure safe and motivated. There will be challenges along the way but there will also be the smallest moments which feel like a huge small victory!

Our homes accommodate young people with social emotional and mental health needs and our aim is to create the best possible outcome for the young people in our care. This is all made possible because our service is holistic and touches on every aspect of our young peoples developmental needs. From our Psychologists and Occupational Therapists to many other clinical team members who feed into the overall picture we achieve positive outcomes by having the most joined-up service in SEND.

Get out what you put in

By managing the day to day operations in the home and taking ownership of Ofsted requirements you enable our young people to get their childhood back and create pathways to become well rounded adults an incredibly rewarding role to have. You will actively be involved with new referrals and be safe in the knowledge that you will be providing a home in the UKs leading provider of specialist education and care.

What we do for you

We know youre going to do great things. For your hard work and commitment we reward you with the best salary and benefits package in the care sector. With us youll get to make a genuine difference to the lives of our young people plus youll get :

Salary : Base salary of 51331 - 63553

Bonuses : Bonus of 10% of salary reviewed annually 2500 on call bonus (approx. 10 weekends per year) and Attendance allowance 1400

You also receive along-term incentive plan a bonus of 30% of salary accrued each year and paid as a future lump sum

Training : A full 4-week induction on our Care Academy

Holiday : Youll work hard at WG so youll be rewarded with 7 weeks holiday

Progression : If career development is your thing most of our regional managers have been promoted from within our group

Flexible benefits package : meaning you can increase / decrease your holiday allowance pension and life insurance check out our benefits here

Wellbeing : a host of wellbeing tools and advice including employee assistance

Private Health InsuranceandMedical coverso you can claim back the cost of things like an opticians or dentist appointment and a host ofhigh-street discounts

Meals providedwhile youre at work

Beautiful working environmentswith the very best facilities check out our homes here

A recommend a friend scheme that offers a 1000 bonus every time

Bring your whole-self to work

Here at Witherslack Group we celebrate everyones differences as thats what makes us the best at what we do. Our young people come from all walks of life diverse backgrounds and with different needs and our workforce reflects that diversity so that our teams can engage encourage and inspire our young people to be themselves. Well give you the chance to build an exciting career in a fast-growing organisation where youre free to achieve your potential. Herex what we need from you;

Experience managing an Ofsted rated Good or Outstanding childrens home

A committed and enthusiastic leader with a passion to make a difference

Level 5 Diploma qualification

in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)

A full UK driving licence which youve held for at least 12 months

Join the UKs best special education and care provider

At Witherslack Group inclusion is part of who we are. Were committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected valued and that they truly belong.

As a specialist provider of education and care for children and young people with special educational needs we understand the importance of embracing individuality and championing difference- especially when it comes to neurodiversity. We celebrate diverse perspectives lived experiences and the unique strengths that each person brings to our community.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds identities and abilities. We are proud to be recognised as an inclusive employer and are committed to making our recruitment and workplace practices inclusive and accessible. If you need any adjustments to support you through the recruitment process or in the workplace well be there every step of the way.

By building a diverse and inclusive team were better able to support the children young people and families we serve and ensure every member of our team can thrive grow and be their authentic self.

The Witherslack Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of its young people. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check (we will cover the cost) and an online search. We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community.

Childrens Support Worker / Residential Support Worker / Care Worker / Career in Care / Working with Children / SEMH

Required Experience

Manager

Key Skills

• EMR Systems
• Hospital Experience
• Acute Care
• ICU Experience
• Hospice Care
• Workers' Compensation Law
• Home Care
• Nursing
• Catheterization
• Critical Care Experience
• Medication Administration
• Tube Feeding

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 51331 - 63553