Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home

Location: Solihull, B37
Salary: £50,000 – £60,000 per annum + bonus
Home: 3-bed EBD home
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

What’s on Offer

• £50,000 – £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience
• Additional bonus structure
• 30 days annual leave
• Clear progression and career development opportunities
• Supportive and knowledgeable management team
• Dedicated Deputy Manager and care team
• Opportunity to put your own stamp on the home
• Opportunity to grow with a developing organisation
• A rewarding position where you can make a genuine difference to the lives of children and young people

What the Successful Candidate Will Have

• Previous management experience within a children's residential setting
• Ideally, at least 2 years' management experience within residential childcare
• Experience working with children and young people with EBD and challenging behaviours
• Minimum Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare / Children & Young People
• Level 5 qualification or willingness to work towards this would be desirable
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and children's residential care regulations
• Experience leading, motivating and developing a care team
• Good understanding of Ofsted expectations and regulatory requirements
• Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills
• A genuine passion for improving the lives and outcomes of children and young people
• The confidence and drive to lead and develop a children's home

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Taking overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and operation of the children's home
• Ensuring the home provides a safe, nurturing and child-focused environment
• Leading, managing and developing the residential childcare team
• Supporting staff to deliver high-quality and consistent care
• Ensuring the home operates in line with legislation, regulations and safeguarding requirements
• Maintaining high standards of care and ensuring the home is prepared for Ofsted inspections
• Ensuring children's individual needs and care plans are effectively met
• Promoting positive outcomes, independence and personal development for the young people
• Building positive relationships with children, families, professionals and external agencies
• Managing staff supervision, training, development and performance
• Overseeing staffing levels and rota management
• Monitoring the quality of care and identifying areas for improvement
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring all regulatory requirements are met
• Working closely with the Deputy Manager and wider leadership team
• Creating a positive culture within the home for both staff and young people

Please contact Tabitha at Purosearch on 01904 570054 for more information about this fantastic opportunity, or click apply to be considered.