Senior Residential Manager – Children's Home Leader

Bay View Child Care Ltd; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3,000 Ofsted bonus for Outstanding

2,000 occupancy bonus

Company pension scheme

Regular professional supervision

CPD opportunities

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Bay View Childcare in Slyne, Lancaster, requires a Residential Registered Manager to lead our four-child home. You will oversee day-to-day operations, supervise staff, maintain safeguarding systems and ensure care aligns with The Children''s Homes Regulations 2015.

You will collaborate with an experienced leadership team and benefit from a supportive Polaris network, with training and career development opportunities to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Leadership and management capability required; willingness to work towards a Leadership qualification.
• Strong childcare and safeguarding knowledge with reference to the Children Act 1989, Care Standards Act 2000 and 2015 regulations.
• Experience leading staff teams with excellent communication, professionalism and resilience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the children''s home.
• Lead staff practice and maintain safeguarding arrangements.
• Drive continuous improvement in line with Bay View Childcare standards and regulations.
• Support and develop the team through supervision and training.

Skills

Staff management

Child safeguarding

Excellent communication

Leadership confidence

Education

Leadership qualification

NVQ Level 3 in Caring for Children

Job description

Bay View Childcare in Slyne, Lancaster, requires a Residential Registered Manager to lead our four-child home. You will oversee day-to-day operations, supervise staff, maintain safeguarding systems and ensure care aligns with The Children''s Homes Regulations 2015.

You will collaborate with an experienced leadership team and benefit from a supportive Polaris network, with training and career development opportunities to drive continuous improvement.