Children's Services Registered Manager

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum + £5,000 welcome bonus + £5,000 quality and commercial bonus
Location: Lancashire
Home Size: 5-Bed Mixed-Gender Children's Residential Home

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• £5,000 welcome bonus, subject to successfully completing the Fit Person interview
• £5,000 on-target quality and commercial bonus
• Management Incentive Plan, offering the opportunity to share in the company's long-term success
• Management Development Training Programme
• Ongoing development through an in-house Leadership Academy
• Competitive pension scheme
• Employee Assistance Service
• Wellbeing programme
• Recommend-a-friend scheme
• Team rewards, including discounts on restaurants, family days out and more
• Length-of-service awards
• Opportunities for career progression within a large care and specialist education organisation

What We're Looking For

• A genuine passion for improving the lives of children and young people in residential care
• At least two years' experience in a role related to children's residential care, including at least one year in a managerial or supervisory position within the last five years
• Level 3 or Level 4 qualification in Children's Residential Care or the Children's Workforce
• Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare preferred at application stage; if not already achieved, enrolment is required within six months of starting
• Understanding of the Children's Homes Quality Standards, SCCIF, Ofsted requirements, childcare legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Knowledge of the needs of children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, including supporting and managing challenging behaviour
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage budgets, allocate resources and plan effectively
• Confidence in producing clear written reports and communicating professionally with families and external professionals
• A full UK driving licence

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of the 5-bed children's home
• Lead the service to achieve and maintain at least a Good Ofsted rating, with the ambition of achieving Outstanding
• Develop and oversee individualised care plans that address each young person's educational, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic and health needs
• Recruit, develop and retain a strong staff team in partnership with the recruitment team
• Ensure staff complete induction and personal development plans, promoting consistency and familiar faces for the children
• Allocate key workers and ensure each young person's care plan is implemented effectively
• Establish systems that enable children and young people to express their views and participate in decisions about their care
• Maintain high standards of care in line with the Children's Homes Quality Standards and the home's Statement of Purpose
• Manage complaints, concerns and child protection matters promptly and appropriately
• Work in partnership with parents, carers, social workers and other professionals to promote the welfare and development of young people
• Attend and contribute proactively to care planning meetings, reviews and multi-agency discussions
• Promote a safe, nurturing and non-judgemental environment where children can develop and reach their potential
• Ensure the home is managed effectively in line with budget expectations, including financial planning and resource allocation
• Lead, motivate and support the staff team, promoting continuous learning and high-quality practice

Safeguarding: The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references, alongside the required employment history and information relating to work with children and vulnerable groups.

To apply for this role, please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570050 or send your CV for immediate consideration to t.wagstaff@purosearch.com.