Registered Manager

Job details Pay – £55,000 – £65,000 a year Job type – Full-time Shift and schedule – Monday to Friday Full job description Job Summary We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Children\’s Manager to oversee the care and wellbeing of children. This is an Ofsted regulated children home providing care for two children (11-17) with emotional and behavioural difficulties. The home is currently rated GOOD for the last two years. This Children Home is based in Essex. Benefits: * Bonuses – Occupancy/Ofsted * Loyalty Bonus * Signing on Bonus * On going training and development * Career development opportunities * Pension Opportunity to complete the Level 7 in strategic leadership and management Main purpose and contribution of the role: * Ensure the quality of care and the progress children make is outstanding as detailed within the Children’s Homes Regulation 2015 and Quality Standards and defined in the SCCIF. * Upholding the standards of care in the home, ensuring the delivery of a service that is safe, compassionate and effective * Hold responsibility for the care and welfare of our young people * Young people’s progress, helping to secure the best outcomes achievable for the young people we support * To be an ambassador for people with emotional and behavioural difficulties. * Working closely with the Operations Manager, wider management team, Local Authorities, your team/ staff of the home, the Social Workers of the young people and any other stake holders * Performance management, training, development and induction of staff * Maintaining occupancy levels * Contribute to the development of the home * In addition, the Registered Manager will take on the role of Designated Safeguarding Lead. Requirements * Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a management role within a children’s residential care setting. * Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards). * Experience of successfully leading and managing within a regulatory framework, ideally in setting up a new children’s home. * Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and care standards. * Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills. * A passion for working with children and a commitment to their well-being and development. This organisation is committed to the protection and safeguarding of children, and promoting their welfare. Benefits: 1. Company events 2. Company pension 3. On-site parking Licence/Certification: Driving Licence (required) NVQ Level 3 in residential childcare (required) NVQ Level 5 in leadership and management or the equivalent (preferred)