Childrens Registered Manager

Role: Registered Children's Home Manager
Location: Manchester

Hours: Full Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)
Salary: £53,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

What will you be doing?

Taking overall responsibility for the leadership, management and development of a 3- 6bed therapeutic children's residential home.
Registering with Ofsted and ensuring the home operates in line with the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
Creating a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment that promotes positive outcomes for children and young people.
Leading, motivating and developing a team of residential support workers, seniors and deputies to deliver outstanding care.
Ensuring safeguarding remains at the heart of all practice and that concerns are managed appropriately and effectively.
Managing staffing, recruitment, supervision, training and performance management.
Monitoring and maintaining quality assurance processes, audits and compliance standards across the service.
Building effective relationships with local authorities, placing authorities, social workers, families, education providers and other professionals.
Managing referrals, admissions and placement matching to ensure the needs of young people can be successfully met.
Overseeing budgets and resources to ensure the effective operation of the home.
Championing a trauma-informed and therapeutic approach to support children with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
Driving continuous improvement and striving towards achieving and maintaining a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating.Experience/Qualifications Required:

Minimum Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager or Senior Manager within a children's residential setting.
Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding legislation and children's residential care standards.
Experience supporting children and young people with EBD, trauma, attachment difficulties and complex needs.
Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams.
Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
Experience managing budgets, compliance and operational performance.
Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle.
Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references.Benefits

Competitive salary of £53,000 - £60,000 per annum.
Performance-related bonus scheme.
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
Support towards further qualifications and career progression.
Generous annual leave entitlement.
Company pension scheme.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Access to therapeutic and clinical support networks.
Opportunity to lead and develop a high-quality therapeutic service making a genuine difference to children's lives