Children's Home Registered Manager
Salary: £60,000 basic salary + additional bonus structure
Location: Oldham, OL2
Home Size: New 3-Bedroom EBD/LD Children's Home | Currently Undergoing Ofsted Registration
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary & Benefits
Basic salary of £60,000 per annum
Additional bonus structure
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Long-service benefits, including potential use of a company car and increased annual leave entitlement
Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
Support from the wider organisation to help establish and develop the home
What We're Looking For
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or currently working towards it
Previous experience as a Registered Manager or Deputy Manager within a children's residential setting
Strong understanding of children's residential care, including emotional and behavioural difficulties (EBD) and learning disabilities (LD)
Sound knowledge of safeguarding, risk management, Ofsted regulations and the Children's Homes Quality Standards
Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, develop and support a residential care team
Excellent communication, organisational and decision-making skills
A commitment to providing safe, nurturing and child-centred care
The ability to manage a home through the registration process and establish high standards from the outset
Flexibility to participate in the on-call rota and provide support to the home when required
Key Roles & Responsibilities
Take overall responsibility for the management and operation of a new three-bed EBD/LD children's home in Oldham
Support the home through the Ofsted registration process and prepare for opening
Establish a positive, nurturing and therapeutic environment tailored to the individual needs of children and young people
Recruit, lead, motivate and develop a skilled and dedicated staff team
Ensure the home meets Ofsted regulations, relevant legislation and company policies
Maintain high standards of safeguarding, care planning, risk assessment and record-keeping
Oversee the development and implementation of individual care plans and support strategies
Work collaboratively with families, placing authorities, external professionals and other relevant agencies
Monitor the quality of care and drive continuous improvement across the service
Promote a strong team culture focused on positive outcomes, stability and consistency for children and young people
Manage the home's day-to-day operations, staffing and resources effectively
Participate in on-call arrangements and provide additional cover or support when required
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 .