At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a brand-new children's home and create a positive culture for young people.
- Company: Growing organisation focused on improving children's lives.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, sign-on bonus, performance bonuses, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with excellent career growth and recognition programmes.
- Why this job: Make a lasting impact and build a nurturing environment from day one.
- Qualifications: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management and 2 years' experience in childcare.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are seeking an ambitious, compassionate, and experienced Ofsted Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 4/5-bed Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) Children's Home in Nuneaton. As the founding Registered Manager, you will have full responsibility for creating a positive culture, building a high-performing team, and delivering outstanding outcomes for children and young people. This role is ideal for an experienced leader who is passionate about improving children's lives and wants to make a lasting impact within a growing and successful organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the day-to-day management and operation of the children's home.
- Ensure full compliance with Ofsted regulations, Children's Homes Regulations, and Quality Standards.
- Drive quality assurance and continuous improvement through audits, Regulation 44 and Regulation 45 processes, action plans, and service development.
- Monitor safeguarding concerns, incidents, complaints, and children's outcomes.
- Develop and implement therapeutic, child-centred care plans and programmes.
- Ensure staffing levels, training compliance, and best practice standards are maintained.
- Build effective partnerships with local authorities, social workers, families, commissioners, and external agencies.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and regulatory documentation.
- Promote a culture of safeguarding, inclusion, and excellence throughout the home.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary of £55,000 - £65,000
- £1,500 - £2,500 Sign-On Bonus
- Quarterly KPI Performance Bonuses
- OFSTED Good/Outstanding Inspection Bonus
- Opportunity to lead and develop a brand-new service
- Continuous Professional Development and Leadership Training
- Employee Wellbeing Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Annual Leave Entitlement Increasing with Length of Service
- Team Recognition and Reward Programme
- Refer-a-Friend Scheme (£250 - £1,000)
Qualifications:
- Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent).
- Relevant childcare qualification (Level 3 or above).
- Minimum 2 years' experience within a residential childcare setting.
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding legislation, and residential childcare standards.
- Passion for achieving outstanding outcomes for children and young people.
This is more than a Registered Manager position; it is an opportunity to build a service from day one, create a positive and nurturing environment for young people, and leave a lasting legacy within a growing organisation. If you are an experienced residential childcare professional ready for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you.
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