Registered Children’s Home Manager

Registered Children’s Home Manager – Rochdale Location: Rochdale Hours: 37 hours per week Contract: Full-Time Role: Registered Children’s Home Manager / Unit Manager Are you an experienced Children’s Residential Manager looking for an opportunity to lead a service where you can genuinely make a difference to the lives of children and young people? I am currently recruiting for an experienced Registered Children’s Home Manager to take overall responsibility for the management and development of a children’s residential home in Rochdale . This is a senior leadership position where you will be responsible for ensuring the home delivers high-quality, safe and nurturing care , whilst providing strong leadership to the staff team and ensuring the service operates in line with relevant legislation, regulations and best practice.

The Role As Registered Children’s Home Manager, you will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the home, ensuring that children and young people receive outstanding care and support that promotes their: Health and wellbeing Education and development Safety and safeguarding Emotional and social development Positive relationships and independence Individual care and placement outcomes You will lead and develop a team consisting of Assistant Home Managers, Residential Child Care Workers and domestic staff , creating a positive culture where staff are supported, challenged and encouraged to continually improve. You will also work closely with social workers, families, schools, health professionals, Independent Reviewing Officers and other partner agencies to ensure that children receive coordinated and effective support.

Key Responsibilities

• Have overall responsibility for the operation and management of the children’s home.
• Ensure the home operates in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations, statutory guidance and its Statement of Purpose.
• Lead on safeguarding, risk management and child protection.
• Ensure high standards of care planning, recording and outcomes for young people.
• Promote the voice, rights and participation of children and young people.
• Lead, motivate and develop the residential care team.
• Provide effective supervision, reflective practice, coaching and professional development.
• Support recruitment, selection and induction of new staff.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels and management cover are maintained.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Monitor staff performance, sickness and attendance.
• Maintain strong relationships with families, professionals and external agencies.
• Lead on quality assurance, auditing and monitoring across the home.
• Prepare for and respond effectively to regulatory inspections.
• Implement recommendations and improvement plans following inspections or internal reviews.
• Ensure appropriate Regulation 45 and Regulation 46 processes are undertaken.
• Monitor records, care plans and practice to ensure high standards are maintained.
• Chair meetings where appropriate and provide positive professional challenge when required.
• Develop an annual improvement and development plan for the home.
• Ensure the home provides a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment for every young person.

About You

We are looking for an experienced Children’s Residential Manager who has the confidence, knowledge and leadership ability to take responsibility for a residential children's service.

• At least 5 years' experience working in residential childcare/social care , including working with families.
• At least 2 years' management experience within residential childcare or social care.
• Experience of supervising, managing and developing staff teams.
• Experience of staff recruitment and selection.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and child protection.
• A sound understanding of the regulatory framework surrounding children's residential care.
• Experience working within a multi-agency environment.
• Experience of care planning, placement planning and review processes.
• Experience managing budgets and resources.
• The ability to build positive relationships with children, young people, families and professionals.
• The ability to lead, motivate and challenge a staff team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A commitment to promoting the rights, voice and participation of children and young people.
• A genuine commitment to improving outcomes for looked-after children.
• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or equivalent) would be desirable.
• Candidates who do not currently hold the qualification must be willing to undertake and complete the qualification within an agreed timescale.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced residential childcare professional to take on a key leadership position within a children's service in Rochdale . You will have the opportunity to shape practice, develop your team and, most importantly, create a safe and positive environment where children and young people can thrive.

All appointments are subject to the appropriate Enhanced DBS and background checks .

The role also requires flexibility to participate in sleep-in duties and shift arrangements when required by the service .

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