Registered Manager

Randstad seeks to recruit a Registered Manager to oversee the daily operations of a Children’s Residential Home in the Dromore area. The successful manager will ensure the highest level of care, compassion and safeguarding for all young people whilst effectively managing a team of experienced staff. This permanent position offers an exciting opportunity to demonstrate strong leadership skills and a commitment to positively impacting the lives of young people. Benefits: £50,000 per annum Permanent job opportunity Pension scheme A supportive senior management and compliance structure Regular structured reflective practice facilitated by clinical psychology Investment in professional growth via Comprehensive CPD pathway, including leadership development Access to wellbeing supports such as counselling and the private medical care through Benenden Health Consistent operations; support within a strong, values-led organisational culture Essential Criteria: Degree in Social Work Must be NISCC registered Full UK valid Driving Licence Minimum 3 years post social work qualification Minimum 5 years’ experience working in residential childcare or a closely related social care setting Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership role (managing a team) Additional Essential Criteria (to be demonstrated at interview) Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice, safeguarding and positive behaviour support Experience supervising staff and leading teams Sound knowledge of regulation, inspection frameworks, risk management and quality assurance Ability to build relationships with Trust partners and external professionals Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills Desirable Criteria: Experience as Deputy Manager or Registered Manager in a children’s home Experience delivering or participating in multidisciplinary planning Knowledge of TCI or similar behaviour support frameworks Responsibilities Provide strong, compassionate, values-based leadership to a skilled staff team Ensure the home operates in line with The Children’s Homes Regulations (NI) 2005, Minimum Standards for Children’s Homes (2023), NISCC Codes of Practice and our organisational policies Maintain a safe, nurturing, trauma-informed environment consistent with our ethos and therapeutic model Work collaboratively with Social Workers, Trust personnel, families, schools, and our multidisciplinary team (including Clinical Psychology, OT, and therapeutic consultants) Lead on placement planning, reflective practice, staff supervision, and quality assurance Oversee the home’s rota, reporting systems, budget management and regulatory documentation Drive continuous improvement and uphold a strong safeguarding culture Represent the service at LAC reviews, professional meetings and regional forums Ensure all staff uphold our organisational values and positive behaviour support approach, including TCI de-escalation and trauma-informed practice Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone. Skills: Clerical Officer Administrator receptionist Benefits: pension healthcare…