Registered Children's Home Manager

Registered Children's Home Manager

Job description

Job Description

Job Role :

As the Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall management of the home, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care that meets the emotional, social, and educational needs of our children.

You will ensure that all safeguarding procedures are strictly followed, creating a safe and nurturing environment for our children.

You will lead and inspire your team to achieve outstanding outcomes while ensuring compliance with all regulatory and statutory obligations.

Responsibilities :

- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the home, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and compliant environment.
- Lead and manage the team, fostering a culture of excellence, resilience,





and continuous improvement.
- Establish and maintain a safe environment that prevents harm to children, ensuring that all staff are trained to recognise and appropriately respond to signs of abuse and safeguarding concerns.
- Ensure that all practices and interactions are grounded in an understanding of trauma and its impact on children's lives, promoting healing and recovery while avoiding re-traumatisation.
- Ensure the home meets all Ofsted regulations and standards, actively preparing for and participating in inspections.
- Develop, implement, and review individual care plans, promoting the health, education, and well-being of each child.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, and practices that reflect current legislation and best practices in residential childcare.
- Work closely with children, families, local authorities, and other stakeholders to ensure the children's needs are met and their voices are heard.
- Oversee the effective financial management of the home, including budgeting, forecasting,





and resource allocation.
- Lead on recruitment, training, and development of staff, ensuring a high level of competence and retention.

Requirements :

- Proven experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children's home.
- Comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures, including safeguarding and child protection.
- Strong leadership and people management skills with a track record of building and maintaining a motivated and high-performing team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with children, families, staff, and external stakeholders.
- Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England)





or equivalent.
- Valid UK driving licence and access to own vehicle with business insurance.

Benefits :

- Competitive salary.
- £2,500 welcome bonus.
- £2,500 successful probation bonus.
- Ofsted Outcomes Bonus.
- Progression route into Responsible Individual role.
- Intensive induction and continuous professional development opportunities.
- Employee assist programme.
- Cash health plan.
- Pension scheme.
- 30-33 days annual leave entitlement.
- DBS costs refunded following successful probation and update service costs covered during employment.
- Long service rewards.






- Crisis fund for times of hardship.
- Referral programme.
- Company events.
- Proud members of the Greater Manchester Good Employment Charter.

▶️ Registered Children's Home Manager
🖊️ Service Care Solutions
📍 Great Britain