Overview
As Registered Children's Manager, you will lead a 3-bed EBD home to deliver high-quality, compliant care. You will work closely with the staff team and senior management to sustain a Good Ofsted rating and positive outcomes for residents. You drive safeguarding, care planning, and continuous improvement while building a supportive, development-focused culture. This role offers ownership of service delivery and opportunities to advance within an expanding organisation.
Pay / Benefits
- Highly competitive salary (flexible)
- 31 days annual leave
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Support from senior management and directors
- Career progression opportunities
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day management and operation of the home
- Ensure compliance with Ofsted regulations, Quality Standards and safeguarding
- Lead, motivate and develop the residential care team
- Maintain a positive, safety-focused culture
- Deliver high-quality, individualized care for children/young people
- Oversee care planning, risk assessments, safeguarding procedures and records
- Monitor resident progress and outcomes; keep them central to service
- Collaborate with social workers, education professionals, families and external agencies
- Manage staff performance, supervision, development and training
- Maintain quality assurance and compliance processes
- Prepare for and support Ofsted inspections
- Monitor home performance and identify improvement opportunities
- Manage budgets, staffing levels and resources
- Ensure the home remains a safe, welcoming environment
Key requirements
- Experience in children's residential care
- Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations and Children’s Homes Regulations
- Experience leading and developing a residential care team
- Understanding of safeguarding, care planning and risk management
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to lead from the front while supporting the team
- Commitment to improving outcomes for children and young people
- Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or willingness to pursue one (desirable)
- leadership
- communication
- relationship-building
- Ofsted regulations and Children’s Homes Regulations
- safeguarding
- care planning and risk management
Registered Manager employer: Search Consultancy
Search Consultancy is an excellent employer, offering competitive hourly rates and weekly pay for the Finishing Groundworker role in Cheadle. Our work culture prioritises safety and collaboration, ensuring that employees thrive in a supportive environment while contributing to high-quality projects. With ongoing work opportunities and a commitment to employee growth, we provide a rewarding experience for those looking to advance their careers in construction.
