Registered Manager Residential Care

Overview

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children and young people? We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Registered Manager to lead our existing Dual solo and four Bedded homes in Nuneaton and Bedworth. Currently rated Good with Ofsted. They are providing high-quality care and support for children who are in care. Warwickshire proudly promote 100% of our homes hold a 'Good' judgement with Ofsted. We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly motivated, experienced individual, who has the appropriate skills to continue leading our therapeutic approach, supporting the development and improvement of child focused practice in the homes. You will be well supported by a visible, engaged and committed leadership team and alongside the Responsible individual will lead and develop a residential team and be a key member of the wider service delivery and development plan. The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate an excellent understanding of the needs of young people in care. They should have extensive knowledge and understanding of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, the Guide to the Quality Standards, Ofsted's Social Care Common Inspection Framework (SCCIF) and other relevant statutory legislation, guidance, and good practice. Now is an exciting time to be part of our team as Warwickshire continues to develop and grow its residential services for children in care alongside embedding our Families First teams who support Warwickshire children and young people. Our approach is about locality working, multi-disciplinary and multi-agency teams that support the whole family. Building strong partnerships with local services, Health, Police and Education.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the home.
• Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations and all relevant legislation.
• Lead and inspire a team to deliver outstanding care and therapeutic support.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans that promote stability and positive outcomes.
• Manage budgets, staffing, and resources effectively; effective leadership and management of the home and takes the leading role in key decisions, including chairing meetings and advocacy skills.
• Ensuring that the home meets Ofsted standards of quality and safety.
• Knowledge of the legislative requirements pertaining to high quality care for young people in a residential setting.
• Develop a positive person-centred culture in the home using a model of Restorative Practice.
• Contribute positively to the welfare and wellbeing of young people providing them with a safe, nurturing, stable home where their needs can be fully met, and they are encouraged to seek their aspirations and reach their full potential.
• Ability to communicate effectively and positively with young people, colleagues, and other professional workers through a wide variety of media which will include written, verbal and electronic means.
• Contribute to the development of appropriate relationships with and between staff, young people, families, and other stakeholders, promoting the children and young people's involvement and participation in the day-to-day life of the Home and local community.
• Liaise with the various internal and external multi-disciplinary teams to ensure that the care needs of new and existing young people are met.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
• Proven experience managing a children's residential home.
• Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations, safeguarding, and Ofsted standards.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• A commitment to creating a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive.
• Fluency in English is required. You must be able to speak and provide advice in accurate spoken English to the public (Fluency Duty as outlined in the Code of Practice).
• Prepared to undergo pre-engagement checks including a DBS disclosure.

Working for Warwickshire - Why join

Warwickshire County Council is a place where everyone feels valued, included, safe, supported, and welcome. Our people are at the heart of this vision. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Successful applicants will be subject to DBS checks and related safeguards in line with policy and statutory requirements. We also offer supportive managers, generous annual leave, a competitive salary with potential bonuses, ongoing professional development and training, a collaborative team culture, opportunities to shape and grow a high-quality service, and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave and an additional day at Christmas.
• Competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture.
• Opportunities to shape and grow a high-quality service.
• Generous pension scheme (employer contribution typically around 19%).
• Agile working and access to staff benefits platform.

How to apply

We recommend submitting your application as soon as possible. We will start the initial shortlist and assessment process while the job advert is running. Please check your emails or applicant account via our jobs portal for updates on your application.