Qualifications, skills, and all relevant experience needed for this role can be found in the full description below.
Location: Leicester, LE3
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum, dependent on skills, qualifications and experience, plus a £7,500 welcome bonus
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead a children's residential home in Leicester, LE3 8HA. This role is ideal for a dedicated professional who is committed to providing exceptional care and creating a nurturing environment where children and young people can thrive.
As Registered Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the home provides high-quality care, promotes positive outcomes, and operates in full compliance with regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a warm, welcoming, and supportive residential home environment.
- Ensure compliance with Children's Homes Regulations and all relevant legislation.
- Deliver high-quality care that supports children and young people to achieve positive outcomes.
- Lead, motivate, and develop a dedicated team of residential care professionals.
- Manage budgets, resources, and the overall operation of the home.
- Safeguard children and young people, working closely with external professionals and stakeholders.
- Drive continuous improvement and ensure the home's aims and objectives are consistently achieved.
- Promote a positive culture that empowers young people and supports their individual needs and aspirations.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in children's residential care management.
- Previous experience working within a Learning Disabilities (LD) and/or Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD) setting is desirable.
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, regulatory requirements, and safeguarding procedures.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- A commitment to creating a nurturing and empowering environment for children and young people.
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 Diploma for the Children's and Young People's Workforce (or equivalent).
- QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards this qualification.
- Full UK driving licence.
Benefits
- £7,500 welcome bonus.
- Competitive salary package.
- Real Living Wage employer.
- Christmas bonus.
- Generous employee referral scheme.
- Access to employee discount programmes, including retail, dining, and gym memberships.
- Financial wellbeing support services.
- Life assurance.
- Comprehensive induction programme.
- Ongoing training, professional development, and high-quality CPD opportunities.
- Therapeutic training and specialist support programmes.
- Employee Assistance Programme providing free and confidential support.
- Strong wellbeing focus and supportive leadership team. xiskglj
- Opportunities for career progression within a growing organisation.
If you are passionate about making a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people and have the skills and experience to lead a residential home successfully, we would love to hear from you.
