Registered Manager – Children's Residential Home

Location: Derby, DE23
Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum + performance-related pay
Home Size: 2 Bed EBD 

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £45,000 – £55,000 per annum
• Performance-related pay
• £1,500 Ofsted Good bonus
• £2,500 Ofsted Outstanding bonus
• £1,250 child placement bonus for Child A
• £1,250 child placement bonus for Child B
• Bonuses are payable following publication of the relevant Ofsted inspection report
• To qualify for the Ofsted and placement bonuses, the Registered Manager must have been resident in the home for more than six months
• Comprehensive career development programme
• Support towards professional qualifications and mandatory training
• Ongoing management support for professional development
• Loyalty and performance-related rewards
• Opportunity to join a newly established organisation with experienced senior leadership, financial and legal support
• Genuine opportunities for personal and professional growth

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience working within residential childcare, including supervisory or management experience
• Strong knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and relevant safeguarding legislation
• Knowledge of Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023 and Local Authority procedures
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to work towards it
• Designated Safeguarding Lead Level 3, or willingness to complete the qualification
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection
• Proven ability to lead, manage and develop a staff team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organisational and decision-making skills
• Ability to manage and improve performance and service quality
• Experience overseeing staffing, staff deployment and allocation of responsibilities
• Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively
• Confident in managing conflict and providing clear direction
• High levels of resilience, integrity and professionalism
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, staff, professionals and external stakeholders
• Genuine commitment to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people
• Willingness to complete an Enhanced DBS check and meet all relevant registration requirements

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the effective day-to-day management and operation of the children's home
• Ensure the home operates in accordance with its Statement of Purpose and Function
• Maintain high standards of care and work towards achieving and maintaining an Ofsted rating of Good or Outstanding
• Monitor the quality of care through internal auditing, quality assurance and the Social Care Common Inspection Framework
• Lead, supervise, support and develop the staff team
• Act as a positive role model, demonstrating integrity, optimism, hope, determination and compassion
• Ensure the physical and emotional needs of children and young people are protected, safeguarded and promoted at all times
• Ensure children's care, education and risk management plans are effectively implemented and regularly reviewed
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained at all times, in line with the individual needs and risk management plans of each child
• Allocate duties and responsibilities effectively across the staff team
• Oversee staff deployment and provide clear day-to-day direction and supervision
• Monitor team and individual performance, identifying areas for development and improvement
• Ensure the home remains compliant with the Children's Homes Regulations (England) 2015, Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, Local Authority procedures and organisational policies
• Manage resources and budgets effectively to support high-quality care
• Build and maintain strong relationships with children, families, the local community and external professionals
• Make informed decisions and provide confident leadership during challenging situations
• Drive continuous improvement across the home and ensure high standards of care are consistently maintained

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.