Practice Manager à France

A well-established children's service provider is seeking a Children's Residential Home Manager for a newly refurbished children's residential home specializing in emotional or behavioural difficulties (EBD) located in Leicestershire.


This position requires candidates to meet specific professional criteria; only those who meet these qualifications will be considered. We are seeking an experienced childcare professional with a minimum of five years' experience in a childcare setting, including at least two years in a management capacity. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. Experience in establishing new children's residential homes or launching new services is highly desirable. The candidate should be outcome-focused and possess extensive knowledge of the children's residential care sector, supported by a portfolio of relevant evidence and a thorough understanding of Ofsted standards. To support your preparation for Ofsted registration, we will provide comprehensive coaching sessions aimed at enhancing your skills and knowledge.

This presents a valuable opportunity for qualified and experienced registered managers, as well as individuals seeking to advance into a managerial role for the first time, to contribute to the development and success of a new service.

Selected candidates will benefit from comprehensive support and collaboration with a team of highly skilled professionals, including medical doctors, autism specialists, therapists, psychologists, and forensic mental health practitioners among others.

With multiple provisions already scheduled for registration, this role offers significant opportunities for professional growth, including the potential to oversee multiple sites or regional areas once the initial flagship provision has been successfully established.

Currently, the available opportunity is in Leicestershire.

Please note that we are currently unable to offer Certificates of Sponsorship (COS) visa schemes or make visa switch arrangements.

Operational Responsibilities

• Assist the Directors and Responsible Individual in progressing toward registration with OFSTED (application currently underway).
• Oversee the operational management of the home, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, policies, procedures, and the Statement of Purpose.
• Strive to deliver a high-quality service, with the goal of achieving a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ rating from OFSTED.
• Lead and support the staff team through regular supervision, performance assessments, and the facilitation of relevant training opportunities.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, safeguarding legislation, The Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015, and other pertinent regulations, guidance, and company policies.
• Ensure that any recommendations or requirements arising from inspection reports and Regulation 44 visits are addressed and resolved within specified timeframes.
• Prepare and submit comprehensive written reports for reviews, case conferences, and other meetings as requested by Senior Management, and ensure that all action points are implemented promptly and effectively.

Recruitment and leadership

• Provide strategic leadership and effective management of the children’s residential home.
• Facilitate the recruitment, onboarding, training, and ongoing supervision of staff members.
• Oversee the protection, support, and wellbeing of children and young people in our care.
• Ensure the delivery of highest standards in physical, emotional, spiritual, and cultural care within the home.
• Foster a positive organisational culture and environment that addresses the diverse needs of each young person.
• Promote educational attainment, physical health, and emotional resilience among the young people in our care.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of five years’ professional experience in a role related to the residential care of children.
• At least two years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity within a children’s residential setting or equivalent environment.
• NVQ Level 3 qualification in Children and Young Peoples Workforce – mandatory.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent professional development in progress.
• Recent experience serving as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager, Team Leader or Senior Support Worker within a children’s residential home.

For additional information regarding this position, please submit your CV at your earliest convenience.

Job Types: Full-time (Part-time employment options may be considered), Permanent

Salary: £50,000.00 - £80,000.00 per year (Based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and prior Ofsted rating results).

Benefits:
A comprehensive benefits package will be provided to the selected candidate. Senior management is receptive to engaging in discussions with suitable applicants.

We are open to considering a variety of working arrangements, provided that service coverage remains uninterrupted and the needs of the young people in our care continue to be effectively met.

We extend our best wishes to all prospective candidates and look forward to welcoming suitable candidates to our teams across England.

Successful candidates will receive comprehensive support throughout the Ofsted registration process and beyond.