Registered Manager - Children's Residential Home
Location: Yardley Wood, Kings Heath, Moseley & Oldbury, West Midlands
Salary: Competitive DOE
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dedicated Registered Manager to join a growing provider of children's residential services.
The organisation operates four homes across Yardley Wood, Kings Heath, Moseley and Oldbury. The successful candidate will have responsibility for a primary home whilst remaining flexible to support other services when required.
As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the overall leadership, development and performance of the home, ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding and regulatory compliance are maintained at all times. You will play a key role in creating a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where children and young people can achieve positive outcomes and reach their full potential.
Key Responsibilities
- Overall management of a children's residential home.
- Ensuring compliance with Children's Homes Regulations, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements.
- Leading, motivating and developing a high-performing staff team.
- Managing safeguarding and child protection concerns effectively.
- Overseeing care planning, risk assessments and placement stability.
- Ensuring positive outcomes in education, health, emotional wellbeing and independence.
- Completing supervision, appraisals and performance management processes.
- Managing recruitment, induction and staff development.
- Monitoring quality assurance processes and implementing service improvements.
- Managing budgets, resources and operational performance.
- Building effective relationships with Local Authorities, Social Workers and external professionals.
- Preparing for and leading Ofsted inspections.
- Supporting referrals, placement matching and occupancy levels.
- Ensuring accurate record keeping and reporting.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Minimum 5 years' experience working with children and young people.
- At least 2 years' experience in a senior residential childcare management role.
- Strong knowledge of Children's Homes Regulations and Ofsted standards.
- Excellent safeguarding and child protection knowledge.
- Proven leadership and people management experience.li>
- Experience managing challenging behaviours and complex needs.
- Strong organisational, communication and decision-making skills.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary package.
- Monday to Friday working pattern.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive senior leadership team.
- Career progression opportunities.
- Opportunity to make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people.
- Work for a growing organisation committed to delivering outstanding care.
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