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Job description
Job Title
Registered Manager
Location
Lancaster
Salary
Up to £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Employment Type
Permanent
Service
Children's Residential Home
Service Users
Children and Young People aged 8–18 years with complex needs, learning difficulties, mental health needs, and associated behavioural, emotional and social difficulties.
Qualifications Required
Level 3/4 in Children's Residential Care or Children's Workforce (essential)
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (preferred). If not already achieved, you must enrol within six months of starting.
Experience Required
Minimum of 2 years' experience within children's residential care.
At least 1 year in a managerial or supervisory role within the last 5 years.
Strong understanding of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation and regulatory requirements.
Experience supporting children with behavioural, emotional and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour.
Full UK driving licence.
The Home
This is a specialist 5-bed mixed-gender children's home providing a safe, nurturing and family-style environment for children and young people with complex needs and learning difficulties. The service is focused on helping every young person achieve their full potential through tailored care, encouragement and therapeutic support.
Number of beds
5
Who we are looking for
We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people.
You will be responsible for leading all aspects of the home's operation, ensuring high-quality care, regulatory compliance and positive outcomes for every child.
The successful candidate will be able to
Develop and oversee high-quality, individualised care plans.
Build, lead and develop a stable, motivated staff team.
Maintain high standards in line with The Quality Standards and the home's Statement of Purpose.
Work collaboratively with families, professionals and external agencies.
Manage safeguarding concerns, complaints and child protection matters effectively.
Lead care planning, reviews and key worker systems.
Manage the home's budgets and commercial performance.
Drive continuous improvement with the expectation of achieving at least a Good Ofsted judgement, with Outstanding as the long-term goal.
Who you will be working for
One of Europe's largest specialist care and education providers.
Future plans
The organisation offers long-term career opportunities through ongoing investment in leadership development and internal progression.
Why this home & company
This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established provider with over 20 years' experience delivering specialist residential care. You'll have access to structured leadership development, strong operational support and genuine opportunities to progress your career while making a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people.
Progression
Management Development Training Programme
Leadership Academy
Long-term career development opportunities across a large national organisation
Management Incentive Plan
Training / qualifications
Continuous professional development
In-house Leadership Academy
Structured management development programme
Support towards Level 5 qualification where required
Benefits
£5,000 Welcome Bonus (subject to successful Fit Person's Interview)
OTE Quality & Commercial Bonus of £5,000
Management Incentive Plan
Competitive pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing programme
Recommend a Friend scheme
Team rewards including discounted restaurants, family days out and more
Length of Service Awards
Ethos
Our client is committed to providing nurturing, family-style homes where children feel safe, valued, loved and supported to achieve their full potential.
Culture
You'll join a collaborative leadership team that invests heavily in its managers, promotes reflective leadership and encourages continuous learning and professional development.
Sponsorship is not available.
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Who can apply
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