Children's Home Registered Manager
Salary: £58,000–£60,000 per annum + additional bonus structure
Location: Bradford, BD10
Home Size: New 3-bed children's residential home supporting young people with EBD / solo complex care
Salary & Benefits
Competitive salary of £58,000–£60,000 per annum
Additional bonus structure in place
28 days' annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
Strong support network to help you succeed in the role
Opportunity to lead a brand-new children's residential home and shape its culture from the outset
Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of children and young people with complex needs
Suitable opportunity for an experienced Registered Manager or a highly experienced Deputy Manager ready to step up
What We're Looking For
Previous experience within children's residential care
An experienced Registered Manager with the ability to lead and develop a high-quality service, or a highly experienced Deputy Manager ready to progress into their first Registered Manager position
Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate, support and develop a residential care team
Good understanding of safeguarding, child protection and regulatory requirements within children's residential care
A child-centred approach, with a genuine commitment to improving outcomes for young people
Confidence managing complex needs and supporting young people with emotional and behavioural difficulties
Strong communication, organisation and decision-making skills
The ability to build a positive, supportive and therapeutic environment within a new service
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Lead the day-to-day running of the new 3-bed children's residential home
Establish a positive, safe and nurturing environment for young people
Recruit, lead, support and develop a dedicated staff team
Promote a strong safeguarding culture and ensure the welfare of children remains paramount
Oversee care planning, risk assessments and individual support strategies
Ensure the service meets relevant Ofsted requirements, Children's Homes Regulations and Quality Standards
Monitor the quality of care and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
Build effective working relationships with social workers, Local Authorities, families and other professionals
Support young people with EBD and complex needs to achieve positive outcomes
Work closely with the wider support network to maintain high standards of care and develop the service
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 .