Registered Manager - Ofsted

Elite Search Associates Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Elite Search Associates Limited is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a 3-bed EBD Children's Home in Telford, delivering high-quality, child-centred care. You will oversee day-to-day operations, recruit and develop a dedicated staff team, safeguard young people, and ensure compliance with Ofsted, safeguarding procedures and care planning.

This permanent, full-time role offers up to £52K per annum, 40 hours per week, and a supportive environment focused on safe, therapeutic

Qualifications

• Experience leading a residential children's home.
• Ability to develop staff and deliver training.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and procedures.
• Familiarity with Ofsted regulations and inspections.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the management and operation of the 3-bed children's home.
• Ensure the home provides a safe, stable, nurturing and therapeutic environment.
• Lead and motivate the staff team, promoting a positive and professional culture.
• Recruit, induct, supervise and develop staff.
• Ensure staff receive appropriate training and ongoing professional development.
• Develop and maintain high standards of care planning, safeguarding and record keeping.
• Ensure individual care plans and risk assessments are regularly reviewed and updated.
• Work closely with social workers, placing authorities, education providers, health professionals and families.
• Promote positive outcomes for every young person living in the home.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and concerns are appropriately reported and managed.
• Monitor incidents, complaints, allegations and significant events and take appropriate action.
• Maintain compliance with Ofsted requirements, regulations and the home's Statement of Purpose.
• Prepare the home for Ofsted inspections and respond appropriately to recommendations.
• Monitor staff performance and address any issues effectively and fairly.
• Manage rotas, staffing levels and resources to ensure the home operates safely and effectively.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure the home is consistently inspection-ready.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership

Staff development

Safeguarding

Ofsted compliance

Team motivation

Job description

Registered Manager - 3-Bed EBD Children's Home

Location: Telford

Salary: up to £52K per annum

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

About the Home

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and dedicated Registered Manager to lead our established 3-bed residential children's home supporting children and young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD).

The home provides a safe, nurturing and structured environment where young people are supported to develop positive relationships, build confidence, manage their emotions and achieve their individual potential.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager who is committed to delivering high-quality, child-centred care and creating a home where young people feel safe, valued and listened to.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of the home, ensuring that children and young people receive consistently high standards of care and support.

You will lead, motivate and develop a dedicated team of residential care professionals while ensuring the home operates in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the management and operation of the 3-bed children's home.
• Ensure the home provides a safe, stable, nurturing and therapeutic environment.
• Lead and motivate the staff team, promoting a positive and professional culture.
• Recruit, induct, supervise and develop staff.
• Ensure staff receive appropriate training and ongoing professional development.
• Develop and maintain high standards of care planning, safeguarding and record keeping.
• Ensure individual care plans and risk assessments are regularly reviewed and updated.
• Work closely with social workers, placing authorities, education providers, health professionals and families.
• Promote positive outcomes for every young person living in the home.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures are followed and concerns are appropriately reported and managed.
• Monitor incidents, complaints, allegations and significant events and take appropriate action.
• Maintain compliance with Ofsted requirements, regulations and the home's Statement of Purpose.
• Prepare the home for Ofsted inspections and respond appropriately to recommendations.
• Monitor staff performance and address any issues effectively and fairly.
• Manage rotas, staffing levels and resources to ensure the home operates safely and effectively.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure the home is consistently inspection-ready.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement