Registered Manager - Children's Services (ID:516)

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's services provider in Northern Ireland seeks a Registered Manager to oversee the care home for children with learning disabilities. The successful candidate will need at least 2 years of experience in managing an Ofsted home, along with necessary qualifications in leadership and management. This position offers a competitive salary between £51,500 and £61,500 per year, with benefits including an employee assistance program and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Employee assistance program

Pension scheme

Long service awards

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience managing an Ofsted home.
• Willingness to achieve relevant qualifications.
• Good understanding of current legislation for children’s services.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the home for children with learning disabilities.
• Ensure high standards of care and safeguarding.
• Build on excellent service within a supportive management team.

Skills

Experience managing an Ofsted home

Staff supervision and management

Knowledge of children's regulations

Understanding of Ofsted inspections

Education

NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Care

Job description

Registered Manager - Children's Services (ID:516)

Employer:

Swanton Care and Community

Location:

Pay:

£51,500 to £61,500 per year, What we can offer: Refer a friend scheme we know that you will know fantastic people who will be make a great contribution, you will receive £400 each time a successful referral is made * Above and beyond we recognise that our staff teams do amazing things for the people we support and their teams. We award contributions for those who go the extra mile and for good inspection feedback with vouchers for high street shops and other surprises! Long service awards we recognize your contribution to the team and celebrate long service Employee benefits app stay connected to our community, receive discounts across everyday and luxury shops, access information about learning & development opportunities. Cycle to work you can save money and get fit with our salary sacrifice scheme Pension we will auto enrol you into our salary sacrifice pension scheme Life cover you will be entitled to the death in service benefit. Funded qualifications earn whilst you learn! we aim to develop our own talent, giving you the opportunity to develop your career with Swanton * Career pathways we invest in our people and offer apprenticeships in Health and Social Care (Level 3). Earn whilst you learn has never been easier! Swanton Educates we have our own training qualification centre which can further support your development Trained mental health first aiders available to support you when you need someone to talk to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) free confidential access to 24hr assistance program for counselling, advice and support Employee Voice we hold regular events throughout the year to listen to your feedback about working with us *subject to eligibility & criteria. £51500 - £61500 per annum, dependent on skills and experience

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

No

Closing Date:

30/01/2026

About this job

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP The role As the Registered Manager you will utilize your extensive experience and leadership skills, as you will be responsible for the running of all aspects of the home, ensuring it runs as efficiently as possible whilst maintaining the highest standards of care and safeguarding for the children.

This is a successful home registered for learning disabilities and mental health.

We cater for the younger age group.

The home has a settled and stable staff team, along with a lively and happy group of children.

This is a genuine opportunity to build on an excellent service within an established and supportive management team.

About you To be successful in the role of Registered Manager you will have a minimum of 2 years’ experience managing an Ofsted home, working in residential care for children with learning disabilities.

In addition, you will also need to: Hold or be willing to achieve the NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Care or an equivalent qualification.

Have least 2 years’ experience in a position requiring the supervision and management of staff working in a care role.

Knowledge of current legislation including Children’s regulations, The Quality Standards, Every Child Matters and have a good understanding of the role of Ofsted and experience of dealing with inspections.

A full driving licence and own transport would be an advantage Applications will only be considered from Registered Managers who can evidence good or outstanding outcomes with OFSTED inspections. The successful candidate will be required to be approved for registration by Ofsted as well as undergo an enhanced DBS check and will be subject to extensive referencing and pre-employment checks.

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