At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a therapeutic residential home for young people, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.
- Company: Amnis Education, a specialist provider dedicated to supporting vulnerable children.
- Benefits: Career progression opportunities and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Join a passionate team with over 60 years of combined experience.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young people who need your support.
- Qualifications: Experience in residential childcare and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 46202 - 52100 £ per year.
Amnis Education are proud to be recruiting on behalf of a specialist residential childcare provider supporting children and young people who have experienced trauma, abuse, exploitation, learning difficulties, and emotional and behavioural challenges. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager to lead a therapeutic residential home supporting young people aged 11-17 within a highly specialist and child-centred environment.
3S Adolescent Care's senior leadership team bring over 60 years of combined experience working with some of the UK's most traumatised children, supported by a multi-disciplinary team including Therapeutic Care Practitioners, clinicians, Quality Assurance professionals, and Independent Visitors.
As Registered Manager, you will lead the home with professionalism, compassion, and strong operational oversight. You will be responsible for safeguarding, compliance, team leadership, home performance, and ensuring exceptional outcomes for children and young people. You will work closely with Local Authorities, clinicians, families, and internal stakeholders to ensure the home consistently operates to a high standard in line with Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted expectations.
- Lead and manage the day-to-day operation of the residential home
- Create a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment for young people
- Safeguard and promote the welfare of children at all times
- Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
- Manage Ofsted inspections and maintain high service standards
- Oversee staffing, rotas, budgets, and resource allocation effectively
- Promote therapeutic and trauma-informed childcare practices
- Develop strong partnerships with Local Authorities and external professionals
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and quality assurance processes
Requirements:
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Minimum 3 years experience working with children with BESD within residential childcare
- Minimum 1 year experience managing or supervising staff within a care setting
- Experience managing Ofsted inspections to a minimum Good rating
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, childcare legislation, and Quality Standards
- Ability to manage budgets, staffing, and operational performance effectively
- Flexible and committed approach to supporting the home and staff team
- Experience within youth justice or probation settings
- Therapeutic or trauma-informed care experience
- Counselling or team-building skills
Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation. At Amnis Education, safeguarding and safer recruitment are at the heart of everything we do. If you are an experienced residential childcare leader passionate about achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable young people, we would love to hear from you. Please apply today by sending your CV for immediate consideration.
Registered Manager - Children's Residential Care in Preston employer: Amnis Education
Amnis Education is an exceptional employer, dedicated to creating a nurturing and therapeutic environment for vulnerable young people. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we offer career progression opportunities within a supportive team that boasts over 60 years of combined experience in residential childcare. Our commitment to safeguarding and high service standards ensures that you will be part of a meaningful mission, making a real difference in the lives of children and young people in a collaborative and compassionate work culture.
