Registered Manager Childrens Homes

Olive Tree Care Solutions Ltd; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's care provider in Hull is seeking a Registered Manager to lead a new residential children's home. The successful candidate will have at least two years’ experience working with children in a residential setting and one year in management. Responsibilities include managing the home's operations, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing care plans. This role offers a salary of £55,000 – £65,000, along with benefits such as a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

33 days of holidays

Pension Scheme

Continuous Professional Development (CPD) budget

Performance Recognition Scheme

Flexible working opportunities

Birthday Holiday

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years working with children in a residential care environment.
• At least one year of management experience.
• Driving license and right to work in the UK are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations of the children's home ensuring adherence to regulations.
• Oversee staff management and compliance with best practices.
• Develop individual care plans in consultation with stakeholders.
• Ensure a safe and secure environment for children.

Skills

Experience in residential care

Management experience

Safeguarding and child protection knowledge

Staff management

Financial management

Job description

Olive Tree Care Solutions – Job Description

Registered Manager – Children’s Home (Hull)

Salaries and Bonuses

• Starting salary range: £55,000 – £65,000, flexible depending on experience and market rates.
• Bonus structure in place for higher OTE.

Contract and Hours

• Contract type: Permanent.
• Potential start date: Spring 2026.
• Hours: Full-time contact, which will include evening and weekend hours.

Holidays and Benefits

• Holidays: 33 days per annum, which includes 8 bank holidays and increases with length of service.
• Pension Scheme.
• Continuous Professional Development (CPD) budget.
• Career Advancement.
• Professional membership fees paid.
• Performance Recognition Scheme – will recognise and reward exceptional staff.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Birthday Holiday.

Core Requirements

• Driving Licence.
• Right to Work in the UK.

Probationary Period

6 months.

Reporting Lines

Reportable to: Michael Johnson.

Accountability

Line management of staff within a residential setting; Service Users.

Location

Residential unit located in the Hull area.

Role Background

Olive Tree Care is seeking a forward-thinking and experienced Registered Manager to lead our brand-new children’s home in Hull. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape a high-quality, new child-centred service, supported by a committed strategic leadership team.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in establishing the home, building a strong staff team and achieving the highest standards of care. For the right person, career progression is available, including the opportunity to take on multi-home leadership as new settings are opened.

The primary responsibility as Registered Manager will be to oversee operations and the management of the residential Children’s Home, with the priority being to ensure all legislation is adhered to, regulations and best practice to meet OFSTED requirements.

The post holder is pivotal in embedding the safe and supportive environment required for the young people, which will assist in their well‑being and development.

Experience: This is an Essential Requirement: Two years of experience working with children in a residential care environment, which is a minimum requirement in the last five years and at least one year of experience in Management Experience.

Operational Duties

• Management: Overall management and efficient running of the residential children's home, ensuring operation in line with regulatory standards, organisational policies, and best practices.
• Safeguarding and Child Protection: Operate a safe and secure home environment for young people, which adheres to safeguarding policies and procedures. Address any safeguarding concerns or incidents promptly and efficiently.
• Staff Management: Responsibility for staff management and smooth running of the residential children's home, ensuring staff implement and embed all the required regulatory standards, policies and best practices.
• Care Planning Implementation: Accountability for the preparation of individual care plans for each young person in the home. This will be in consultation with stakeholders, e.g., social workers, parents, and guardians. Care plans are reviewed, updated as necessary to meet the evolving needs of each individual.
• Compliance Regulation: Embed and adhere to all relevant legislation, regulations, and inspection frameworks, including those set out by Ofsted (Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills).
• Financial Management: Effectively manage the residential children's home budget, ensuring resources are allocated appropriately to meet children and young people's needs while maintaining financial sustainability.
• Working with Partners: Develop and maintain effective partnerships with external agencies and professionals involved in the care and support of children and young people, for example: local authorities, schools and health partnerships.
• Quality Assurance and Improvement: Embed systems for monitoring and evaluating the quality of care provided in the establishment. Look to continuously improve standards for the benefit of the young people.