Children’s Registered Home Manager

Children’s Registered Home Manager

Location: Oakenclough

Highly competitive salary – up to £50,000 with bonus scheme in place

Benefits

• Salary up to £50,000 per annum (DOE)
• £5,000 welcome bonus following successful fit persons interview
• £5,000 annual quality and commercial performance bonus (OTE)
• Eligibility to join the Management Incentive Plan linked to long-term company success
• Comprehensive Management Development Training Programme
• Ongoing development through a dedicated Leadership Academy
• Structured leadership training focused on leadership behaviours and management capability
• Competitive pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Wellbeing support programme
• Recommend a Friend scheme
• Team reward incentives, including discounted restaurants and family days out
• Length of service recognition awards
• Long-term career progression within a leading national provider

Successful Applicants

• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people in residential care
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in children’s residential care, including at least 1 year in a managerial or supervisory role within the last 5 years
• Level 3/4 qualification in Children’s Residential Care or Children’s Workforce (essential)
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (preferred at application stage, or willingness to enrol within 6 months)
• Strong understanding of The Children’s Homes Regulations, Quality Standards, SCCIF, Ofsted requirements, and wider childcare legislation
• Experience supporting children with emotional, behavioural, and social difficulties, including trauma-informed and behaviour management approaches
• Strong leadership skills with experience in planning, organisation, and team development
• Experience in budget management, resource allocation, and operational oversightExcellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including report writing and professional correspondence
• Full UK driving licence

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a 5-bed Ofsted-registered residential children’s home supporting young people aged 8–18
• Ensure each young person has a comprehensive, individualised care plan covering emotional, educational, social, cultural, therapeutic, and health needs
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing staff team in partnership with recruitment and HR teams
• Ensure effective induction, supervision, and ongoing professional development for all staff
• Promote a culture of participation, ensuring young people are actively involved in decisions about their care
• Allocate Key Workers and ensure consistent implementation of individual care plans
• Maintain high-quality care standards in line with regulatory requirements and the Home’s Statement of Purpose
• Take responsibility for safeguarding, complaints, and child protection concerns, ensuring timely and appropriate action
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers, and external professionals to support positive outcomes for young people
• Attend and actively contribute to care planning meetings, reviews, and multi-agency discussions
• Promote a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment that supports each young person to reach their full potential
• Ensure effective financial and operational management of the home in line with agreed budgets and performance expectations

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