Registered Manager (OFSTED)

TN United Kingdom; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 56,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Registered Manager to lead a new 4-bed children's home in Nottingham. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape a high-quality, relationship-focused service for young people aged 12-17. You will oversee operations, ensuring compliance with Ofsted standards while fostering emotional resilience and supporting successful transitions into adulthood. Join a supportive environment that values your leadership and commitment to trauma-informed care, offering competitive salary and benefits, including generous annual leave and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

£3,000 Bonus for Outstanding Ofsted Report

Full Occupancy Bonus of £400 per month

On-Call Payments: £25 weekday, £35 weekends

25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays

Petrol allowance for own vehicle

Pension scheme

Fully funded enhanced DBS check

Supportive work environment

Career progression opportunities

Veteran-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team in children's residential care.
• Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily management of a 4-bed home ensuring high-quality care.
• Lead a team to deliver anti-discriminatory care supporting young people's development.

Skills

Team Management

Child Protection Knowledge

Trauma-Informed Care

Relationship Building

Compliance with Ofsted Regulations

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services

Job description

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Position : Registered Manager
Location : Nottingham
Salary : Up to £55,800 (includes Ofsted and Occupancy bonuses)
Contract Type : Permanent, Full-Time
Hours : 39 hours per week

About the Opportunity
Leader Recruitment Group, a premier recruitment agency specialising in children's residential care, is excited to represent our client in their search for a dedicated and dynamic Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 4-bed children's home in Nottingham. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape a high-quality, relationship-focused service that supports young people aged 12-17, fostering emotional resilience and preparing them for successful transitions into adulthood. As the Registered Manager, you will have full accountability for the home's operations, supported by a Responsible Individual and Operational Directors, and play a pivotal role in delivering outstanding care in line with the organisation's values and ethos.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the day-to-day management of the 4-bed home, ensuring high-quality care that promotes young people's rights and meets organisational policies and Ofsted regulations.

Lead a team of care workers to deliver relationship-based, anti-discriminatory care that supports the physical, psychological, emotional, and social development of young people.

Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation systems, maintaining accurate records for young people and staff.

Manage admissions and discharges, liaising with commissioners and referral managers to ensure smooth transitions.

Drive service development, innovating new approaches to childcare and contributing to the organisation's senior team.

Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, safeguarding procedures, and equal opportunities practices.

Recruit, induct, supervise, and appraise staff, overseeing continuous professional development and mandatory training.

Manage the service budget, financial transactions, and maintenance of the home's premises and equipment.

Build and maintain effective relationships with external agencies, professionals, and the community to promote the home positively.

Participate in on-call duties and, if required, undertake sleep-in shifts to cover shortfalls.

Candidate Requirements

Essential : Experience managing a team in a children's residential care setting.

Essential : Comprehensive knowledge of child protection, safeguarding procedures, and relevant legislation, including Ofsted SCCIF and The Children Act 1989.

Essential : Holds or is working towards a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care Services (Children and Young People's Management) or equivalent.

Proven ability to develop effective working relationships with young people, colleagues, and external agencies.

Strong understanding of the needs of vulnerable young people and a commitment to trauma-informed care.

Enthusiastic, resilient, and flexible leader with high standards of safe working practice.

Ability to maintain confidentiality, respect boundaries, and promote equal opportunities.

Essential : Full UK driving licence and access to appropriate transport (business insurance required if using own vehicle).

Willingness to participate in on-call duties and occasional sleep-in shifts.

What's on Offer

Competitive salary of up to £55,800, including:

£3,000 Bonus for an Outstanding Ofsted Report.

Full Occupancy Bonus of £400 per month.

On-Call Payments: £25 weekday, £35 weekends.

Generous 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays (33 days total).

Petrol allowance for use of own vehicle (with proof of business insurance).

Pension scheme aligned with organisational and government guidelines.

Career progression opportunities within a values-driven organisation.

Fully funded enhanced DBS check.

Supportive environment with a focus on fostering appropriate relationships and emotional resilience for young people.

Opportunity to shape a brand-new home and contribute to its ethos and future development.

Commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, offering veteran-friendly policies, a Veterans Peer Support Network, and guaranteed interviews for service personnel meeting role criteria.

About the Role
This role is based at a newly established 4-bed children's home in Nottingham, designed to provide high-quality, relationship-focused care for young people aged 12-17. The home's ethos centres on fostering emotional resilience, promoting individual rights, and supporting transitions into adulthood through a trauma-informed approach. As the Registered Manager, you will lead a dedicated team, oversee all aspects of the home's operations, and ensure compliance with Ofsted standards, with the support of experienced Responsible Individuals and Operational Directors.

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Leader Recruitment Group is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.