Children's Home Registered Manager

Salary: £60,000–£65,000
Location: Wigan, WN3
Home Size: Solo Complex Care Home

Salary & Benefits

• £60,000–£65,000 per annum
• Full-time permanent position
• Opportunity to lead a solo complex care home
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted or free food
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Supportive working environment
• Opportunity for career development and progression

What We're Looking For

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent
• Previous leadership or management experience within a children's residential setting
• Experienced Deputy Manager looking to progress into a Registered Manager position will also be considered
• Strong knowledge of legislation, regulations and guidance relating to children's homes
• Understanding of child development, attachment theory, trauma-informed practice and therapeutic approaches
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, care planning and risk management
• Commitment to promoting the welfare, rights and best interests of children and young people
• Ability to build positive relationships with external agencies and professionals

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the management and day-to-day operation of the solo complex care home
• Provide strong leadership, direction and support to the staff team
• Oversee recruitment, training, supervision and performance management
• Ensure the home provides a safe, nurturing and supportive environment
• Maintain high standards of safeguarding, child welfare and care delivery
• Develop and oversee individual care plans and risk assessments
• Ensure children's individual needs, rights and wishes are recognised and supported
• Maintain full compliance with Ofsted requirements and relevant children's home regulations
• Prepare the home for Ofsted inspections and ensure all records and evidence are maintained to a high standard
• Address any recommendations or areas for improvement and drive continuous improvement
• Build strong working relationships with local authorities, social workers, healthcare professionals, schools and other agencies
• Coordinate multi-agency support to ensure positive outcomes for the young person
• Monitor and evaluate the quality of care provided
• Promote a culture of learning, reflection and best practice within the team
• Develop and implement effective policies, procedures and systems to support the successful operation of the home
• Advocate for the needs and best interests of the young person at all times

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.