Children's Registered Home Manager

Children's Home Registered Manager

Salary: £60,000 basic salary + additional bonus structure
Location: Oldham, OL2
Home Size: New 3-Bedroom EBD/LD Children's Home Currently Undergoing Ofsted Registration
Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary & Benefits

• Basic salary of £60,000 per annum
• Additional bonus structure
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Long-service benefits, including potential use of a company car and increased annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Support from the wider organisation to help establish and develop the home

What We're Looking For

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or currently working towards it
• Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children's residential setting
• Strong understanding of children's residential care, including emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and learning disabilities (LD)
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, Ofsted regulations and the Children's Homes Quality Standards
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, develop and support a residential care team
• Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills
• A commitment to providing safe, nurturing and child-centred care
• The ability to manage a home through the registration process and establish high standards from the outset
• Flexibility to participate in the on-call rota and provide support to the home when required

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the management and operation of a new three-bed EBD/LD children's home in Oldham
• Support the home through the Ofsted registration process and prepare for opening
• Establish a positive, nurturing and therapeutic environment tailored to the individual needs of children and young people
• Recruit, lead, motivate and develop a skilled and dedicated staff team
• Ensure the home meets Ofsted regulations, relevant legislation and company policies
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, care planning, risk assessment and record-keeping
• Oversee the development and implementation of individual care plans and support strategies
• Work collaboratively with families, placing authorities, external professionals and other relevant agencies
• Monitor the quality of care and drive continuous improvement across the service
• Promote a strong team culture focused on positive outcomes, stability and consistency for children and young people
• Manage the home's day-to-day operations, staffing and resources effectively
• Participate in on-call arrangements and provide additional cover or support when required