Children's Home Registered Manager

Salary: £60,000 basic salary + additional bonus structure
Location: Oldham, OL2
Home Size: New 3-Bedroom EBD/LD Children's Home | Currently Undergoing Ofsted Registration
Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary & Benefits

• Basic salary of £60,000 per annum
• Additional bonus structure
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Long-service benefits, including potential use of a company car and increased annual leave entitlement
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
• Support from the wider organisation to help establish and develop the home

What We're Looking For

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or currently working towards it
• Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children's residential setting
• Strong understanding of children's residential care, including emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and learning disabilities (LD)
• Sound knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, Ofsted regulations and the Children's Homes Quality Standards
• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, develop and support a residential care team
• Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills
• A commitment to providing safe, nurturing and child-centred care
• The ability to manage a home through the registration process and establish high standards from the outset
• Flexibility to participate in the on-call rota and provide support to the home when required

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the management and operation of a new three-bed EBD/LD children's home in Oldham
• Support the home through the Ofsted registration process and prepare for opening
• Establish a positive, nurturing and therapeutic environment tailored to the individual needs of children and young people
• Recruit, lead, motivate and develop a skilled and dedicated staff team
• Ensure the home meets Ofsted regulations, relevant legislation and company policies
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, care planning, risk assessment and record-keeping
• Oversee the development and implementation of individual care plans and support strategies
• Work collaboratively with families, placing authorities, external professionals and other relevant agencies
• Monitor the quality of care and drive continuous improvement across the service
• Promote a strong team culture focused on positive outcomes, stability and consistency for children and young people
• Manage the home's day-to-day operations, staffing and resources effectively
• Participate in on-call arrangements and provide additional cover or support when required

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.