Registered Manager - New Children's Residential Home Location: Peterborough Salary: £55 - 65k MD2 Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a client for a Registered Manager to lead a lovely new children's residential home in Peterborough. Designed for a solo placement, this is a warm, welcoming and genuinely homely setting, offering the opportunity to build a service centred around the individual needs of one child or young person. The home is not yet Ofsted registered. The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing the service for registration and opening, shaping its culture, recruiting a team and establishing high standards of care from the outset. The role Lead the preparation of the home for Ofsted registration, working closely with the provider and Responsible Individual. Establish effective policies, safeguarding procedures and working practices. Recruit, support and develop a caring, skilled staff team. Create a safe, nurturing environment where a child or young person can feel secure, valued and listened to. Oversee individual care planning, risk assessments and placement preparation. Build positive relationships with families, social workers, education providers and other professionals. Manage the day-to-day running of the home once registered and operational. Monitor the quality of care and promote continuous improvement. About you Experience in a management or leadership role within children's residential care. Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Ofsted expectations and the Children's Homes Quality Standards. Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or a relevant equivalent. A compassionate, child-centred approach and the ability to lead by example. Confident in developing a team and establishing a new service. Strong communication, organisation and relationship-building skills. Previous experience supporting a new home through registration would be particularly valuable. Experienced Deputy Managers ready to progress into their first Registered Manager role are also encouraged to apply. Why consider this opportunity? This is an opportunity to help shape a new home from the beginning, creating a close-knit team and a positive environment where individual attention, consistency and meaningful relationships are at the heart of everyday care. To find out more or express your interest, contact Debbie at MD2 Recruitment for a confidential conversation
Childrens Registered Manager (Peterborough) employer: MD2 Recruitment Ltd
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