Job Description:

Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Location: Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham
Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum
Bonus: Performance-related bonuses
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Home: Brand-new 3-bed EBD children’s home
Sponsorship: Not available

We are recruiting an experienced Registered Manager to lead a brand-new 3-bed children’s residential home in Sutton Coldfield.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a new home from registration and set-up through to opening and its first Ofsted inspection.

You will be joining an established children’s residential care provider that already operates two homes, both rated Good by Ofsted, with experienced senior leadership and ongoing plans for growth.

The organisation offers strong support, career progression, mandatory training, professional development and a performance-related bonus package.

The Role

As Registered Manager, you will:

Lead the registration, set-up and opening of the new home

Manage the home in line with its Statement of Purpose

Ensure compliance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015

Maintain strong safeguarding and safer care practice

Prepare the home and staff team for Ofsted inspection

Recruit, lead, supervise and develop the residential care team

Maintain safe and effective staffing levels

Ensure children receive safe, high-quality and child-centred care

Oversee care planning, risk assessments, safeguarding and audits

Monitor staff performance and support professional development

Work closely with Local Authorities, education professionals and external agencies

Manage budgets and operational requirements

Drive continuous improvement across the service

Work towards achieving a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating

About You

We are looking for an experienced children’s residential care professional who is confident leading a home and developing a team.

You should have:

Strong experience within children’s residential care

Previous supervisory or management experience

Good knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015

Strong understanding of safeguarding and safer care practice

Experience leading, supervising and developing staff

Experience working with care plans and risk assessments

Confidence managing performance, conflict and challenging situations

Strong communication and organisational skills

The resilience and leadership skills required to manage a busy children’s home

Qualifications

Ideally, you will hold:

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare

Candidates currently working towards the qualification may also be considered.

A Designated Safeguarding Lead Level 3 qualification is also required.

Salary & Bonus Package

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Additional bonuses include:

• £1,500 for achieving a Good Ofsted rating
• £2,500 for achieving an Outstanding Ofsted rating
• £1,250 placement bonus for Child A
• £1,250 placement bonus for Child B
• £1,250 placement bonus for Child C

Ofsted and placement bonuses are subject to qualifying criteria and length of service requirements.

Why Join?

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager who wants to put their own stamp on a children’s home from the very beginning.

You will have support from experienced senior management and the Responsible Individual, together with financial and legal support.

The organisation also offers:

• Career progression
• Full mandatory training
• Support with professional qualifications
• Performance-related bonuses
• Senior management and RI support
• The opportunity to lead a brand-new home from registration

Safer Recruitment

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

The successful candidate will be required to complete appropriate safer recruitment and pre-employment checks, including:

• Enhanced DBS
• Employment references
• Right to Work checks
• Qualification verification
• Employment history and exploration of any gaps

Right to Work

Please only apply if you already have the right to work in the UK for this position.

Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available.

Interested?

Please apply with an up-to-date CV.

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