The salary range for a Registered Manager at Woodlands our Residential Childrens home based in Knaphill is £52,047 - £57,125 per annum based on a 36-hour working week. Rewards and Benefits 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year Paternity, adoption and dependants leave A generous local government salary related pension Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources Relocation bonus of up to £8,000 to ease your move to Surrey- we're eager to chat with anyone considering a move to take up this opportunity About Us Surrey is on an exciting journey to become the largest Local Authority provider of in-house children's homes in the UK within the next 12-24 months. With a £30 million capital investment, we are expanding our services and offering numerous opportunities for growth and development. Most of our homes are rated Good and Outstanding by Ofsted, thanks to our dedicated team of managers and staff. We take our Corporate Parenting responsibilities seriously and increasing placement sufficiency across our residential provision is a key focus. Our commitment is to provide the right care in the right place at the right time, to help children in our care achieve the best outcomes. Wherever possible we want our children looked after to live in Surrey in line with our Surrey Homes for Surrey Children ambition. To support this, we are developing and expanding our varied portfolio of Ofsted registered children's homes, to enable children looked after to remain rooted in their communities and supported by the local specialist services they need. About the Role We have an opportunity for an experienced and passionate Registered Manager to lead one of our well-established children's homes in Knaphill, Surrey. Recently rated Good by Ofsted, this home is part of Surrey County Council's thriving in-house residential services and the position is only available due to the retirement of the long standing Registered Manager. We are looking for a leader who: Has good regulatory knowledge with a practical understanding of Children's Homes Regulations and the Ofsted inspection framework Prioritise safeguarding children and young people and ensure positive outcomes through creative and innovative methods Can demonstrate a strength-based, individualised, and proactive leadership approach underpinned by collaboration and effective assessment and risk management Understands and fosters an inclusive and positive team culture, providing support so that staff and children feel welcomed, valued and able to achieve their potential Can establish and build trust with staff, children and key stakeholders across residential services and care Has a strong focus on team performance and development using team supervision, career conversations and feedback to support staff and identify improvements What Sets Us Apart: A clear vision: "Surrey Homes for Surrey Children" is our pledge, ensuring children are cared for in high-quality homes, rooted in their communities. Ofsted Success: Our homes are consistently rated Good and Outstanding, reflecting our dedication to excellence in care. Incredible support network: Permanent, experienced leadership teams, including Responsible Individuals, Registered Managers, and Deputies who will provide you with the support you need. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your application will clearly evidence the following: Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or equivalent and an ability to meet Ofsted regulatory requirements to become a Registered Manager In depth knowledge of delivering statutory childcare services and have had, at least 2 years' experience within children's residential care, within the last 5 years Proven leadership and managerial skills in a social care or health setting Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with a range of individuals, built on trust in sometimes challenging situations A flexible and adaptable approach to work- no two days in our homes are ever the same Contact Us Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. To arrange for an informal conversation about this role with Surrey please contact who will be able to facilitate setting this up. The job advert closes at 23:59 on Sunday the 2nd March 2025. Shortlisting and screening calls will be booked in with shortlisted candidates An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role. Surrey has both urban and rural areas and Residential colleagues are expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK, access to a vehicle and be willing to travel around the county if required. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.