Registered Children's Home Manager
Peak Buxton, Derbyshire £48,000 - £55,000 + £3,000 Car Allowance + Bonus up to £8,500
We are recruiting for an experienced Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a specialist two-bed children's residential assessment home in Buxton.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established provider of residential childcare services, supporting young people through a trauma-informed and therapeutic approach. The home offers immediate intervention, assessment and stabilisation, helping children develop resilience, confidence and independence within a safe and nurturing environment.
As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership and management of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered while maintaining full compliance with Ofsted regulations and Children's Homes Quality Standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the daily operation of the home
- Promote positive outcomes for children and young people
- Ensure safeguarding and child protection procedures are fully embedded
- Manage, support and develop the staff team through supervision and performance management
- Maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations and relevant legislation
- Monitor care planning, risk assessments and placement outcomes
- Build effective relationships with local authorities and external professionals
- Drive continuous improvement and service excellence
- Lead the home through inspections and regulatory requirements
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years' experience in residential childcare within the last 5 years
- At least 12 months' experience supervising and managing care staff
- Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare
- Previous experience supporting Ofsted inspections
- Strong understanding of safeguarding, childcare legislation and best practice
- Knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Right to work in the UK
- Must be aged 21+ due to industry regulations
Desirable
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare
- Previous Registered Manager or Deputy Manager experience
- Experience within therapeutic or assessment-based services
Benefits
- Salary up to £55,000 per annum
- £3,000 annual car allowance
- Performance bonus of up to £8,500
- 28 days annual leave
- Additional birthday leave
- Ongoing training and development
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive management structure
- Employee wellbeing and benefits package
If you are an experienced residential childcare leader looking to progress your career and make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people, we would love to hear from you.
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