Registered Manager - children's home

We have an exciting opportunity for a Registered Manager for a children’s home in Bedford.

This position is a permanent, full-time position. Basic salary of up to £55,000 plus an achievable bonus scheme.

The successful applicant will manage a BRAND NEW 2 bed home providing support to children presenting with emotional and behavioural difficulties.

As a Registered Manager, your main responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring each young child has a care plan which reflects his or her emotional, care, education, social, therapeutic and cultural needs
• Regularly reviewing and updating the placement plan
• Allocating each young person a Key Worker who is responsible for the implementation of the care plan
• Building relationships with parents, carers and other professionals in relation to the support provided to each child
• Manging budgets effectively
• Ensuring that staffing levels and competencies meet the requirements of the home and its residents
• Ensuring new staff receive an induction and that each member of staff has a personal development plan
• Maintaining up to date knowledge of the statutory and procedural framework for residential care and communicating this to the wider team
• Providing leadership and supervision to the wider team

In return, our client is offering a range of benefits, including:

• A REAL opportunity to progress as the company grows
• Flexible working hours
• Support from a very experienced Responsible Indivdual.
• Freedom to recruit own team.

Not for you? If you are registered with Shire and recommend a friend, family member or colleague, you will be eligible for a cash bonus payment!