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Registered Childrens Home Manager

Registered Childrens Home Manager

Salem Area Chamber of CommerceStafford, England, United Kingdom
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Staffordshire | Full Time, Monday to Friday (off-shift) | £42,000 - £55,000 per annum

Do you want to work for a company that values you and provides outstanding care for its staff and young people?

Our client is looking for an experienced Registered Manager for a newly registered 3-bedded Therapeutic Children's Home in Staffordshire, ST20.

They are a locally owned company led by a team who have been firmly established for over 25 years as an Outstanding provider of services for Children in our sister organisation. Country Homes For Children extends that quality of service to the Staffordshire region.

This is an opportunity for the right candidate to put their own mark on a new provision, setting the highest standards for recruitment, training, and service delivery. The home has been finished to a high standard and aims to provide high-quality therapeutic care for up to 3 young people aged between 9 and 17 years.

Are you the right person for the job?

  • At least 2 years managerial experience in a childrens residential setting
  • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management in Childrens Residential Care (or willingness to complete)
  • A full manual UK driving licence
  • A deep understanding of therapeutic care and the Childrens Homes Regulations 2015
  • A passion for supporting children and young people in a safe, nurturing environment
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • The ability to manage risk and work effectively with multi-agency teams

What will your role look like?

  • Providing effective leadership and management to ensure the delivery of high-quality, trauma-informed care aligned with the homes therapeutic ethos
  • Overseeing all aspects of the homes daily operations, including staff deployment, rotas, casework, and safeguarding practices
  • Supporting, supervising, and developing the Deputy Manager and care team, ensuring they feel valued, equipped, and empowered in their roles
  • Ensuring that individual care plans, risk assessments, and behavioural support strategies are regularly reviewed and followed
  • Leading by example to create a nurturing, structured, and safe environment that promotes positive relationships and developmental outcomes
  • Upholding safeguarding standards and ensuring that all young people are protected from harm, with concerns responded to swiftly and effectively
  • Conducting regular audits, tracking compliance against the Children's Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards, and preparing for Ofsted inspections
  • Complete Ofsted registration as the Registered Manager and maintain compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements
  • Acting as a key liaison with local authorities, external professionals, and families, maintaining strong working partnerships that support placement stability and success
  • Ensuring the home environment is welcoming, clean, and maintained to a high standard, with an emphasis on homeliness and therapeutic value
  • Promoting participation and voice for young people in the homes operation, policies, and daily decisions
  • Leading recruitment processes for new team members, ensuring they align with the companys values and complete a robust safer recruitment process
  • Attending and chairing staff meetings, case discussions, and reviews, providing structured feedback and promoting reflective practice
  • Managing budgets and resources effectively to ensure the home remains financially viable while meeting the needs of young people
  • Ensuring all policies and procedures are understood, reviewed, and implemented, promoting consistency and regulatory compliance across the team
  • Supporting the homes contribution to local and company-wide initiatives, quality improvement, and staff development programs
  • Completing on-call / emergency point-of-contact responsibilities approximately 4 times a year

    • What can you expect in return?

  • Performance bonus
  • Casual dress
  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Discounted or free food
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Store discount

    • Safeguarding our young people is paramount, as is our core ethos of providing quality care and education within a holistic, therapeutic environment. All candidates must share this ethos.

    All candidates undergo a robust recruitment process and Enhanced DBS checking against the Childrens Barred List. All staff who are involved in recruitment have gone through a stringent 'Safer Recruitment Course'.

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