Children’s Services Registered Manager

Location: Widnes
Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum DOE + Bonuses
Home: Solo Children’s Home

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £50,000 per annum depending on experience.
• Annual quality and commercial bonus from £5,000.
• £5,000 registration bonus following successful registration and completion of probation.
• Management Incentive Plan offering the opportunity to share in the long-term success of the organisation.
• Comprehensive induction.
• Management Development Training Programme and ongoing development through the Leadership Academy.
• Pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Service and wellbeing programme.
• Recommend a Friend scheme.
• Team Rewards with discounts on restaurants and family days out.
• Long Service Awards.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in residential care for children, including at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years.
• Level 3 qualification in Children’s Residential Care is essential.
• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare preferred, or willingness to enrol within 6 months of starting.
• Strong understanding of Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Experience supporting children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties and managing challenging behaviour.
• Strong planning, organisation, budget management, resource allocation and team leadership skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Passion for making a positive difference to the lives of young people in care.
• Full UK driving licence.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the leadership and management of the solo children’s home.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive, individualised care plans covering care, education, social, emotional, cultural, therapeutic and health needs.
• Recruit, lead, develop and retain a strong, consistent staff team.
• Establish and maintain high standards of care in line with the Quality Standards and Statement of Purpose.
• Ensure the home is prepared to achieve and maintain at least a Good Ofsted rating.
• Develop effective systems for consulting young people about the care they receive.
• Allocate and oversee Key Workers to ensure care plans are effectively implemented.
• Promote a safe, nurturing and individualised environment where young people feel valued, understood and supported.
• Manage complaints, concerns and child protection matters appropriately.
• Work collaboratively with parents, carers, social workers, education providers and other professionals.
• Attend and contribute to care planning and review meetings.
• Oversee safeguarding, risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Manage the home effectively within agreed budgets and commercial expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes for young people.

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.