Registered Manager, Residential Children’s Home, Permanent role

Pertemps; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Registered Manager for a residential children's home in the Manchester area. You will oversee the day-to-day management, ensuring care and safety for children. Ideal candidates will have experience in children's residential care and be committed to providing high-quality service. The role offers a competitive salary up to £60K.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing children's residential homes.
• Understanding of children's social care and safeguarding policies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the residential home.
• Lead and supervise staff effectively.
• Ensure compliance with children's home regulations.
• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Conduct quality assurance and prepare for inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Budget Management

Safeguarding

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Relevant management qualification

Job description

Overview

Registered Manager, Residential Children’s Home, Permanent role
Location: Manchester area
Basic Salary to £60K

About the role

• As the Residential Children's Home Manager you will have overall responsibility for day-to-day management of the Home, including:

• Efficient management of the house budget

• Overseeing the development of staff and the young people in placement

• Formulating and updating placement plans

• Risk assessments and positive handling plans

• Ensuring Health and Safety guidelines are adhered to

• Monitoring of a monthly Health and Safety Audit

• Delivering high-quality service provision incorporating care, welfare, safety and security of all children and young people in your care

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the home to ensure the highest standards of care, safety, and wellbeing

• Provide strong leadership and supervision to staff, including induction, appraisals, rota planning, and reflective practice

• Ensure full compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations, Care Standards Act, and Ofsted expectations

• Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, fostering a strong safeguarding culture within the home

• Lead on quality assurance, including monitoring, audits, and preparation for Ofsted inspections

• Manage relationships with external professionals including social workers, families, health and education providers

• Maintain accurate records and submit notifications to Ofsted and other bodies as required

• Ensure policies, procedures and the Statement of Purpose are up to date and implemented in practice

• Support children and young people to achieve positive outcomes through personalised, therapeutic care

Please apply online or reach out to me on 07484 513909 or email me at [e-mail]