Children's Residential Registered Manager in Sunderland

Overview

Children's Residential Registered Manager | Sunderland, SR3 | Full Time, 40 hours per week (day shifts, occasional sleep-ins) | £52,650 - £57,712.50 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications

Our client has a long-standing reputation for providing high-quality residential childcare services across the North East, supporting children and young people aged 8-18. Their therapeutic, child-centred approach helps young people overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes.

This opportunity is based within the organisation's flagship four-bed children's home, supporting children with learning disabilities, including autism. The successful candidate will join a well-established team and play a key role in maintaining the home's high standards of care.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day leadership, management and development of the home, ensuring outstanding care is delivered in line with safeguarding legislation, Ofsted regulations and the organisation's values.

You'll lead a dedicated team including a Deputy Manager, Senior Residential Childcare Workers and Residential Childcare Workers, creating a positive, therapeutic environment where children can thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity for either an experienced Registered Manager or an ambitious Deputy Manager ready to take the next step into registration.

Key Responsibilities

• Care for Children
  • Deliver high-quality, child-centred care that promotes positive outcomes
  • Ensure safeguarding procedures and best practice are consistently maintained
  • Create a safe, nurturing and therapeutic home environment
• Leadership
  • Lead, motivate and develop the home's staff team
  • Support and coach Deputy Managers, Seniors and Residential Childcare Workers
  • Promote a positive culture in line with the organisation's values
• Home Management
  • Oversee the smooth day-to-day running of the home
  • Maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations and National Minimum Standards
  • Monitor quality assurance, record keeping and home maintenance
  • Manage the home's budget and resources effectively
• Team Management
  • Supervise, support and develop staff through regular supervisions and appraisals
  • Work alongside HR to coordinate training and professional development
  • Ensure staffing levels and rotas meet the needs of the home
• Health & Safety
  • Maintain a safe working environment
  • Complete risk assessments where required
  • Ensure incidents and safeguarding concerns are appropriately recorded and reported

Essential Criteria

Qualifications & Experience

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (Children & Young People's Residential Management), or willingness to work towards it within three years.
• Level 3 Residential Childcare qualification (or equivalent)
• Experienced Registered Manager, or an experienced Deputy Manager ready to progress
• Previous experience within an Ofsted-regulated children's residential setting
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and children's residential care regulations
• Experience supporting children with learning disabilities and autism

• Skills & Knowledge
• Proven leadership and people management skills
• Ability to balance strong leadership with a therapeutic, child-focused approach
• Excellent communication, organisation and decision-making skills