Children's Home Registered Manager

Salary: £53,000–£62,000
Location: Hyde, Tameside
Home Size: New 4 Bed EBD

Salary & Benefits

• £53,000–£62,000 salary, depending on experience
• Additional bonus structure
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Opportunity to join a brand-new children's home
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Support from the Responsible Individual and wider senior leadership team

What We're Looking For

• At least 2 years' experience within the last 5 years in residential childcare
• At least 1 year's experience supervising or managing staff within a care setting
• Previous experience managing or deputising within a children's home
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to achieve within the required regulatory timescale
• Strong knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and relevant statutory guidance
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, missing-from-care procedures and multi-agency working
• Experience with care planning, placement matching, risk assessment and reviewing outcomes
• Experience preparing for or contributing to Ofsted inspections and regulatory monitoring
• Ability to lead safer recruitment, supervision, appraisal, workforce development and performance management
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills, including regulatory reporting
• Ability to manage budgets, staffing resources and operational risks effectively
• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel as required
• Child-centred, compassionate and accountable leadership approach
• Calm, resilient and decisive under pressure, with a commitment to continuous improvement

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and management of the new 4-bed EBD children's home
• Ensure the home operates in line with its Statement of Purpose, Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements
• Lead the development of a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment
• Maintain effective oversight of safeguarding, risk, care planning, staffing, records and quality assurance
• Ensure children receive individualised care that reflects their needs, wishes, feelings and aspirations
• Lead effective admissions, transitions and placement planning
• Act as the operational safeguarding lead, ensuring concerns and incidents are identified, recorded, escalated and appropriately managed
• Ensure robust risk assessments, behaviour support plans and care plans are implemented and regularly reviewed
• Recruit, lead, supervise, develop and performance-manage the staff team
• Ensure safe staffing levels, effective rotas, appropriate qualifications and ongoing staff development
• Promote a reflective, accountable and supportive team culture
• Oversee Regulation 44 visits and Regulation 45 quality of care reviews, ensuring actions are followed through
• Maintain accurate records, notifications and regulatory reports
• Manage the home's budget, resources, premises and operational requirements effectively
• Build strong relationships with children, families, social workers, placing authorities, schools, health professionals and other agencies
• Work closely with the Responsible Individual to manage regulatory risks, improvement plans and service development
• Prepare the home for Ofsted inspection and maintain high standards of compliance
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure the service delivers positive outcomes for children and young people

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.