Children's Home Registered Manager

Salary: Up to £65,000 + additional bonus structure and profit-sharing scheme
Location: Bradford, BD9
Home Size: Up to 4 Bed EBD

Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £65,000
• Additional bonus structure
• Profit-sharing scheme (2% - 5%)
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Career progression opportunities
• Supportive and stable management structure
• Opportunity to lead and develop an established home

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager within children's residential care
• Strong understanding of Ofsted requirements, Children's Homes Regulations and safeguarding
• Experience supporting children and young people with EBD and complex needs
• Confident leadership skills with the ability to motivate, develop and retain a strong staff team
• Strong knowledge of care planning, risk management and safeguarding
• Ability to maintain high standards of compliance, quality and record keeping
• Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills
• Child-centred approach with a commitment to achieving positive outcomes
• Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Children's Residential Care, or willingness to work towards it
• Ability to manage a growing home and support the successful placement of additional children

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the 4-bed EBD children's home
• Maintain the home's current Good Ofsted rating and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure the home operates in line with Ofsted requirements, Children's Homes Regulations and safeguarding standards
• Provide strong, consistent and child-centred leadership to the staff team
• Oversee the successful transition and placement of additional young people as occupancy increases
• Ensure high standards of care planning, risk assessment, safeguarding and behaviour support
• Recruit, supervise, develop and motivate staff to deliver consistently high-quality care
• Maintain a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment where children can thrive
• Manage staffing, rotas, resources and budgets effectively
• Build strong relationships with local authorities, social workers, families and other professionals
• Monitor compliance, audits, records and quality assurance across the service
• Promote positive outcomes across education, wellbeing, independence and personal development
• Work closely with the senior management team to support the continued development of the home

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.