At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a children's residential home, ensuring high-quality care and support.
- Company: A growing organisation dedicated to child-centred care and development.
- Benefits: £60,000 salary, performance bonuses, 30 days leave, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Supportive environment with strong leadership and excellent resources for success.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in children's residential settings and a commitment to therapeutic care.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
We are looking for an experienced and passionate Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a high-quality children's residential home in Derbyshire. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation that puts children at the heart of everything it does, with therapeutic support, excellent resources, and a strong senior leadership team committed to helping you succeed.
Essential Requirements
- Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children's residential setting.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations, and Ofsted inspection frameworks.
- NVQ Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or willingness to complete).
- A resilient and compassionate leader who can establish a positive culture from the outset.
- A commitment to therapeutic, trauma-informed care and improving outcomes for children.
What Makes This Organisation Different?
- A designated Assistant Psychologist embedded within the home and wider community.
- A dedicated education service supporting each child's learning journey.
- Direct therapeutic work with children guided by psychological formulation.
- Industry-leading training and support, including access to renowned clinical professionals.
- Child-centred budgets and beautifully presented homes designed to provide comfort, stability, and a nurturing environment.
- A supportive and reliable on-call system backed by experienced senior leaders.
- Strong organisational infrastructure, including bespoke systems, responsive HR, IT, and marketing support, allowing managers to focus on delivering exceptional care.
What's on Offer
- £60,000 annual salary.
- Opportunity to complete a Level 7 qualification.
- Performance-related bonus of up to £6,000 per year, based on Ofsted rating, compliance, and occupancy.
- Additional on-call payments.
- 30 days' annual leave, including bank holidays.
- Full-time hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (40 hours per week).
- Ongoing CPD and professional development, including therapeutic and leadership training.
- Excellent professional and emotional support from an experienced and committed senior leadership team.
If you have the experience, leadership skills, and passion to shape and develop high-quality children's residential services, we would love to hear from you.
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