Registered Manager - Children's Residential Care in Manchester

<div><p>At <b>Arborvitae Care Services (ACS)</b>, we are a passionate and forward-thinking company, committed to providing outstanding care for vulnerable young people.

Our mission is to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young adults, helping them overcome life’s challenges and unlock their full potential.

As a growing company with big ambitions, we offer more than just a job - we offer a chance to be part of something truly meaningful.</p> <h2>About the Role</h2> <p>Arborvitae Care Services is seeking an experienced and passionate <b>Registered Manager</b> to lead our <b>Ofsted</b> <b>Registered</b> Children’s homes for young people with emotional and behavioural needs.

You’ll help deliver outstanding care, lead staff, ensure regulatory compliance.

You will be required to have extensive knowledge of the following legislation: <b>Children’s Act, Children’s homes Regulations, Ofsted Regulations (REG 40, 44 & 45).</b></p> <h2>Key Responsibilities</h2> <ul> <li>Lead a team of staff, ensuring they are supported and trained to an excellent standard to provide high-quality care and support to the children and young people living in the residential children's home.</li> <li>Engaging with children, setting examples and building excellent rapport to enable independence</li> <li>Supporting with recruitment, ensuring safer recruitment processes are followed to a high standard</li> <li>Ensure regulatory compliance and prepare for OFSTED inspections</li> <li>Develop care plans and oversee safeguarding procedures</li> <li>Build strong relationships with external professionals and families</li> <li>Drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes for children ensuring best practice</li> </ul> <h2>Person Specification</h2> <ul> <li>Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Management Role within a Children’s residential care setting, with a proven track record of achieving and sustaining Outstanding or Good Ofsted ratings within children’s home previously (D)</li> <li>Level 5 Diploma in Residential Childcare or willingness to work towards (E)</li> <li>Previous OFSTED registration and strong understanding of care regulations, including MH & DOLS experience (E)</li> <li>Knowledge of therapeutic care, safeguarding, and behaviour de‑escalation (E)</li> <li>Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills (E)</li> <li>Full UK Driving licence and ability to work on‑call (E)</li> <li>Competitive salary depending on experience, including monthly bonus & Ofsted achievement bonus</li> <li>Enhanced holiday scheme, increasing with service</li> <li>Birthday Day Off</li> <li>Life Assurance X3</li> <li>Free Blue Light Card</li> <li>Career progression with our “Roots to Growth” scheme</li> <li>Access to Level 7 and therapeutic training</li> <li>Casual dress and on‑site parking</li> <li>Supportive leadership team</li> </ul> <h2>Work Location</h2> <p>The location/work‑base for this role may require you to work from multiple locations.

We will discuss this with you during the recruitment process.</p> <h2>Commitment to Safeguarding</h2> <p>At ACS, safeguarding is our top priority.

We are committed to promoting the welfare of children and young people, and all appointments are subject to DBS checks, satisfactory references and proof of right to work in the UK.</p></div> #J-18808-Ljbffr