Registered Manager (Children's Home)
Location: Newmarket, Suffolk
Hours: 40 hours per week
Salary: up to £65,000 per year plus £10,000 annual quality and commercial bonus.
About the Role
You will manage a 3‑bed home catering for children aged 12‑18 years who require additional support due to mental illness or self‑injurious behaviours. You will work as part of a multi‑disciplinary team—including on‑site clinical staff and teachers—to support the children’s transitions off the site, following the successful achievement of the goals set out in their care plans.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily operations of the 3‑bed children’s home.
- Coordinate with a multidisciplinary team, including clinical staff and teachers, to deliver care plans.
- Support children’s transition from the site, ensuring that care goals are met.
- Maintain compliance with the Statement of Purpose, the Quality Standards, SCCIF, and relevant child‑care legislation.
- Plan, organise, control budgets, allocate resources, and supervise staff.
- Apply knowledge of the Mental Health Act and related regulations when caring for children with mental health needs.
Qualifications & Experience
- Level 3 qualification in Children’s Residential Care (essential).
- Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (preferred; if not obtained, must enrol within 6 months).
- At least 2 years of experience in residential care of children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years.
- Understanding of trauma‑informed care and experience with children presenting behavioral, emotional and social difficulties.
- Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and pension scheme.
- Annual quality and commercial bonus (£10,000).
- Participation in the Management Incentive Plan.
- Comprehensive induction and continuous development through the in‑house Leadership Academy.
- Employee Assistance Service and Wellbeing Programme.
- Recommend a Friend scheme, Cycle to Work, Team Rewards with discounted restaurants and family days out.
- Long Service Awards.
Additional Information
Applicants may be either experienced deputy managers or managers seeking a career step up. Successful applicants will be subject to pre‑employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
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