Job Description
Registered Children's Home Manager – Transform Lives with Leadership and Care!
Are you an experienced leader in children’s residential care, ready to take on a rewarding and impactful role? We’re seeking a Registered Children's Home Manager to lead a dedicated team and ensure the highest standards of care and support for young people.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Leadership & Compliance: Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with Ofsted, the Statement of Purpose, Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, and Quality Standards.
* Team Management: Coordinate staff rotas, provide effective leadership, supervision, and training, and ensure recruitment follows safer recruitment practices.
* Young People’s Care: Oversee care plans, ensuring they meet individual needs and are outcome-focused. Actively engage with young people, families, and social workers.
* Safeguarding & Wellbeing: Implement safeguarding processes and policies, de-escalate challenging behaviour, and manage complaints effectively.
* Service Development: Monitor performance, budgets, and policies, and lead service improvement initiatives to achieve targets.
What We’re Looking For
* Experience: At least 2 years of deputy manager experience in residential childrens home.
* Knowledge: Detailed understanding of Ofsted, Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, safeguarding, and performance management systems.
* Skills: Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
* Commitment: A passion for improving outcomes for children and young people, with the ability to work under pressure and meet competing demands.
* Qualifications: Level 5 Management qualification or equivalent (desirable).
What We Offer
* Salary: Up to £55,000 per year
* Contract: Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week)
* Location: Bingley, West Yorkshire
* Support: Comprehensive training and continuous professional development opportunities.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be making a real difference in the lives of children and young people by leading a service that’s focused on safety, growth, and positive outcomes. This is more than a job; it’s an opportunity to inspire and lead in a challenging yet incredibly rewarding environment.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re ready to make a lasting impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and help shape the future of young lives!