Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home
Job Type:
Full-time, Permanent Hours:
40 hours per week, plus on-call responsibilities as required Salary:
Competitive, dependent on experience Job Overview
Think Care Group are seeking an experienced and committed Registered Manager to lead and manage an Ofsted-regulated children's residential home. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality, child-centred care, promoting positive outcomes for children and young people, and ensuring the home operates in accordance with relevant legislation, regulations and Ofsted requirements. The Registered Manager will provide strong leadership to the staff team, maintain high safeguarding standards, oversee the day-to-day running of the home and promote a safe, nurturing and supportive environment where children can thrive. Key Responsibilities
Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and effective operation of the children's residential home.
Ensure compliance with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, the Quality Standards and relevant safeguarding guidance.
Lead and prepare the home for Ofsted inspections, ensuring records, policies, procedures and evidence of practice are maintained to a high standard.
Safeguard children and young people, ensuring concerns, allegations, incidents and missing-from-home episodes are managed appropriately and promptly.
Lead, supervise, support and develop the staff team, including recruitment, induction, training, appraisals and performance management.
Ensure staffing levels, rotas and staff competencies meet the needs and risks of the children.
Oversee individual care plans, placement plans, risk assessments and behaviour support plans, ensuring they are regularly reviewed and updated.
Promote trauma-informed, therapeutic and child-centred approaches to care, including de-escalation and positive behaviour support.
Monitor and improve children's outcomes in education, health, emotional wellbeing, relationships, independence and social development.
Ensure medication management, health and safety, premises maintenance and environmental standards are maintained.
Manage complaints, incident reporting, statutory notifications, audits and accurate record-keeping.
Work collaboratively with social workers, placing authorities, families, education providers, health professionals and safeguarding agencies.
Monitor budgets, staffing expenditure and resources, ensuring effective financial management without compromising the quality or safety of care.
Implement quality assurance processes, identify areas for improvement and ensure action plans are completed within agreed timescales.
Promote a positive, inclusive and supportive culture where children's rights, wishes, feelings and individual needs are respected.
Provide management oversight and on-call support, including evenings and weekends where required.
Essential Requirements
Significant experience working within children's residential care, including leadership or management responsibilities.
Strong knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, the Quality Standards and safeguarding procedures.
Experience managing safeguarding concerns, incidents, risk assessments and multi-agency working.
Experience preparing for and participating in Ofsted inspections.
Eligibility to register with Ofsted as a Registered Manager for a children's residential home.
Relevant leadership and management qualifications, including the Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or eligibility and commitment to achieve the required qualification as applicable.
Strong leadership, communication, organisation, decision-making and report-writing skills.
Ability to manage complex situations, assess risk and maintain high standards of care.
Enhanced DBS clearance, including the children's barred list, subject to the required recruitment checks.
Flexibility to undertake on-call duties and provide management oversight outside normal working hours when required.
Desirable Experience
Experience achieving and maintaining strong Ofsted inspection outcomes.
Experience supporting children with complex emotional, behavioural, social, emotional and mental health needs, or disabilities, in line with the home's registration and Statement of Purpose.
Knowledge of trauma-informed practice, PACE, Team Teach, restorative approaches and Positive Behaviour Support, as relevant to the service.
Experience of registering a new children's home or supporting registration applications.
Relevant degree or additional specialist training in childcare, social care, psychology, education or a related field.
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate will be a confident, compassionate and accountable leader who can inspire a staff team, build positive relationships and create a safe, stable and nurturing home environment. They will demonstrate resilience, professional curiosity, sound judgement, strong organisational skills and a genuine commitment to improving the lives and outcomes of children and young people. What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a Registered Manager who can combine effective operational management with excellent standards of care, strong safeguarding practice and a clear focus on children's individual needs and long-term outcomes. The successful applicant will be committed to continuous improvement, staff development and maintaining a home that meets regulatory expectations while providing children with positive and meaningful experiences.
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