Registered Manager

Overview

Job Title: Registered Manager - Children's Residential (EBD)

Location: Basildon, Essex, United Kingdom

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum (including performance-based bonuses)

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily management of the children's residential home in Basildon, ensuring all operations comply with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015.
• Maintain high standards of care to achieve or sustain a 'Good' or 'Outstanding' Ofsted rating, leading all inspections and quality assurance processes.
• Recruit, mentor, and supervise a dedicated team, promoting a trauma-informed, professional culture with regular appraisals.
• Manage referrals and occupancy levels in collaboration with Local Authorities, ensuring admissions support the therapeutic environment.
• Act as the safeguarding lead, implementing robust risk assessments and protection policies.
• Oversee the service budget, resource allocation, and staffing rotas to ensure sustainability and quality of care.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with families, social workers, healthcare professionals, and external stakeholders.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children's residential setting.
• In-depth knowledge of the SCCIF, Ofsted inspection frameworks, and safeguarding legislation.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
• Proven leadership skills with experience managing challenging behaviour through positive, therapeutic interventions.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken, for reporting and multi-agency meetings.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

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