Registered Manager - Childrens Home

Resourcing Group; Halesowen; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package up to £70,000

Job summary

RJS Resourcing is assisting in appointing a Registered Manager for a 3-bed childrens residential home in the Birmingham/Dudley area. You will lead the team, maintain high Ofsted standards and drive positive outcomes for young people.

The role requires a Level 5 Diploma and a minimum of 3 years’ experience managing a childrens residential home, with strong safeguarding and regulatory knowledge. Competitive package and strong leadership support provided.

Qualifications

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent.
• Qualified to lead a childrens residential home with regulatory knowledge.
• Proven track record of safeguarding and staff development.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership to the home and care team.
• Ensure Ofsted and regulations are met and maintained.
• Maintain safeguarding standards and oversee staff development.
• Support, develop and manage the staff team.
• Ensure individualised, child-centred care for young people.
• Work with families, professionals and agencies to improve outcomes.
• Maintain high operational and regulatory standards.
• Identify opportunities to develop the home further and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Safeguarding

Child-centred leadership

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Job description

Registered Manager Childrens Residential Care

Location: Halesowen
Salary: Competitive package up to £70,000
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

RJS Resourcing is currently working with an established provider of childrens residential care who are looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead one of their established homes in the Birmingham/Dudley area.

The home is rated Good by Ofsted and has a supportive and experienced senior leadership team in place. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Registered Manager to build on strong foundations, shape the service and make a lasting difference to the lives of young people.

The Role

You will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of a 3-bed childrens residential home supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

Working alongside an experienced senior leadership team, you will be responsible for maintaining the high standards already established within the home while continuing to develop the service and achieve positive outcomes for the young people.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Providing strong and consistent leadership to the home and wider care team


• Ensuring the home continues to meet Ofsted expectations and the Childrens Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards


• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and care


• Supporting, developing and managing the staff team


• Ensuring young people receive individualised, child-centred care


• Working closely with professionals, families and other agencies


• Maintaining strong operational and regulatory standards


• Identifying opportunities to further develop the home and improve outcomes

About You

We are looking for someone with:

• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or equivalent


• A minimum of 3 years experience managing a childrens residential home


• A proven track record of achieving and maintaining Good or Outstanding Ofsted outcomes


• Strong knowledge of the Childrens Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards


• Strong safeguarding and staff-management skills


• A confident, child-centred leadership style


• Experience supporting young people with EBD would be beneficial

Whats on Offer

• Competitive package of up to £70,000


• Opportunity to manage an established 3-bed EBD home


• Good Ofsted-rated service with strong foundations already in place


• Supportive and experienced senior leadership team


• Opportunity to shape and further develop the service


• Ongoing professional development


• A genuine opportunity to make a lasting difference to young peoples lives