Registered Manager Children’s Home in Trafford

Working Pattern: Full time

Interview Type: In person

SMART Working: We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working – giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.

About the Role: We are seeking a dynamic and ambitious manager to join our experienced team. The home is well established within the local community and has excellent relationships with partners. As the registered manager you will be responsible for providing good quality care to young people enabling them to make good progress in life. You will work with partners to ensure that young people’s needs are met and that they are effectively safeguarded and their wellbeing is promoted. You will also have responsibility for health and safety, staff recruitment and retention, and compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations (2015). We are looking for a manager who wants to make a difference by providing a stable loving caring home in which young people can grow and have many positive experiences they can take through to adulthood. The home is registered for 5 children with emotional and behavioural difficulties (although usually operates with 3 or 4 children in placement). It is currently rated Requires Improvement to be Good but has a robust action plan in place to quickly return it to Good. The staff team is experienced and provides good quality care to the young people. There is good senior management support in place.

About You: You will have at least two years of experience (within the last five years) working in a residential childcare setting, and at least one year in a role requiring the supervision and management of care staff. You will have a commitment to delivering high quality care according to the Children’s Homes Regulations (2015). You will also have an in‑depth understanding of the things that matter most to children’s lives. Your style and approach will reflect our values and behaviours: you will be committed to continually learning & improving the way you do things to ensure effective outcomes; valuing and respecting others’ contribution, you will work together to deliver services; you will take ownership of your actions and strive to get things right. You will have a working knowledge of relevant legislation and health and social care systems to ensure the best outcomes for young people. Trafford has a relational practice model which drives forward the approach to working with young people, their families and professionals. You will be able to demonstrate experience in managing and developing staff, alongside leadership abilities and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will have a Level 5 in Leadership and Management in Residential Childcare or be working towards this or willing to complete the qualification if you already have a Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) in Residential Childcare.

Additional Information: This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible. Enhanced DBS check will be required. Car user with transport; you will be required to drive in this role. You will need to be able to provide management support outside of core working hours and work flexibly to provide cover dependent upon service needs.

Benefits:

• Generous Leave: Start with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to carry over or buy extra days.
• Flexible Perks: Discounts on car leasing, cycle to work, home tech, plus family‑friendly policies and hybrid working.
• Invest in your future: Join our generous Local Government Pension Scheme for peace of mind.
• Grow with us: We’ll support your development at every stage! Through leadership programmes like our EPIC Manager, LEAP into leadership and senior leadership. Plus, you’ll have access to specialist qualifications and personal coaching to unlock your full potential.
• Wellbeing First: Guided wellbeing walks and “Tea and Talk” sessions, and events like World Mental Health and National Fitness Day.
• Connect with us: Connect with colleagues through our staff forums or join our Let’s Talk events to network, share ideas, and hear about the exciting work happening across our council.
• Be Celebrated: For all your hard work, ideas and contributions through at our annual Time to Shine event, our cheers for peers’ scheme or through our EPIC Star Awards.

Key Information: Pre‑Employment Checks: If offered a role, as a minimum we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK, receive two satisfactory references, and medical check. Some roles may also require a DBS check and/or police vetting, which will be noted on the role profile. Please note: We are not a licensed sponsor and will not be able to support with your work visa.

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If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with the hiring manager, Laura Caunce at laura.caunce@trafford.gov.uk.