Registered Manager - Childrens Home

RegisteredManagerChildren'sResidentialHome Location:WestfieldHome,WestfieldClose,WalthamCross,EN87EY Salary:£55,000perannumBonuseslinkedtohomeprofitability/performance ContractType:Full-time,permanent.

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Reportingto:ResponsibleIndividual/Director Hours:40hoursperweek,withflexibilitytomeetoperationalneedsandparticipateinon-callarrangementsasrequired.

Following3to6months,andsubjecttothehomebeingstable,fullyoperational,andmeetingrequiredstandards,theremaybescopeforlimitedhybridworkingforadministrativeandmanagementtasks,subjecttoserviceneedsandorganisationalapproval.

AbouttheRole HavenRiseCareLtdisseekinganexperienced,committed,andchild-centredRegisteredManagertoleadanewtherapeuticchildren'shomewithamaximumof3placementsinWalthamCross.

Thisisanopportunitytoleadasmall,high-qualityservicefromregistrationthroughtofulloperation,shapingtheculture,standards,andtherapeuticpracticefromdayone.

Thehomewillprovidestable,nurturing,trauma-informedcareforchildrenandyoungpeoplewithcomplexneeds,withastrongfocusonsafeguarding,emotionalwellbeing,relationships,andpositiveoutcomes.

Thesuccessfulcandidatewillberesponsiblefortheleadership,management,development,andday-to-dayrunningofthehome,ensuringcompliancewiththeChildren'sHomes(England)Regulations2015,theQualityStandardssafeguardinglegislation,andinternalpoliciesandprocedures.

Keyresponsibilities LeadthehomethroughOfstedregistrationandintofulloperation Ensurethehomeoperatesinlinewithlegislation,regulations,safeguardingguidance,andcompanypolicy.

Maintainaccurate,robust,andinspection-readyrecords,careplans,riskassesssmentsbehavioursupportplans,andplacementdocumentation.Providestrong,visibleleadershiptothestaffteamandsethighstandardsofpractice,accountability,andprofessionalism.

Recruit,induct,supervise,anddevelopstafftobuildastable,skilled,andmotivatedteam.

Embedatherapeutic,trauma-informed,child-centredmodelofcareacrossthehome.Ensurechildrenandyoungpeople'swishes,feelings,andvoicesarecentraltocareplanningandday-to-daypractice.Leadsafeguardingpractice,includingrespondingtoconcerns,incidents,allegations,andseriouseventsinlinewithprocedure LiaiseeffectivelywithLocalAuthorities,Ofsted,LADO,police,healthprofessionals,educationproviders,therapists,andfamilies Overseematchingdecisions,admissions,placementstability,andoutcomesforchildrenandyoungpeople Managerotas,staffingarrangements,absence,performance,anddisciplinarymattersinlinewithcompanypolicy Monitorstaffingcosts,agencyuse, maintaining issues, and operational spend.

Carry out audits and implement action plans to support continuous improvement and inspection readiness.

Person Specification Essential: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to complete within required timescales.

Experience working within childrens residential care Experience in a leadership, senior, or deputy management role within childrens residential services.

Strong knowledge of the Childrens Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards, safeguarding procedures, and Ofsted requirements Experience managing safeguarding concerns, incidents, and complex behaviours.

Strong understanding of trauma-informed and therapeutic practice Excellent leadership, communication recording, and organisational skills.

Ability to lead teams, drive improvement, and make sound decisions under pressure Full UK driving licence Enhanced DBS suitable for working with children Desirable: Previous experience as an Ofsted-registered manager Experience leading a home through registration or inspection.

Experience supporting children and young people with trauma, emotional and behavioural difficulties, or complex needs.

Experience in service development or opening a new home. xwzovoh

Knowledge of safer recruitment, staff development, and quality assurance systems.

Why Join Us Opportunity to lead a new therapeutic childrens home with a maximum of 3 placements Chance to shape culture, standards, and practice from the ground up Strong leadership backing and a clear vision for high-quality car Smaller home model with a strong focus on relationships, stability, and therapeutic practice Clear performance bonus structure Clear performance bonus structure Potential for limited hybrid working after 3 to 6 months, subject to home stabilisation and service needs Opportunity to grow with the organisation as it expands