Job Description
Job Title: Registered Manager
Location: Formby
Salary: £50,596-£56,759
About the Role:
We're looking for a compassionate, skilled, and driven Registered Manager to lead our children's residential care home. Reporting to the Children's Service Lead, your primary responsibility will be to create a safe, nurturing environment where children and young people can thrive and reach their full potential. You will oversee all aspects of the home, managing a dedicated team, ensuring regulatory compliance, and safeguarding the wellbeing of every child in our care.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Leadership and Management:
Lead and manage the home, ensuring compliance with relevant policies and legislation.
Develop staff skills and manage all people-related matters, including recruitment and performance.
Maintain a positive and supportive environment that maximizes staff potential.
2. Care Delivery:
Provide high-quality, therapeutic care and advocacy for children and young people.
Ensure the staff team is equipped to deliver the highest standards of care.
3. Governance and Compliance:
Oversee regulatory inspections, ensuring standards align with Ofsted requirements.
Implement robust care and medication practices, safeguarding procedures, and comprehensive record-keeping.
4. Partnerships and Collaboration:
Work closely with local authorities, parents, and other stakeholders.
Actively participate in Nugent's leadership meetings and operational management discussions.
5. Safeguarding and Health & Safety:
Act as the designated safeguarding lead, responding to concerns immediately.
Ensure health and safety guidelines are followed, and that the premises are secure and well-maintained.
What We're Looking For:
Qualifications:
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (essential).
Experience:
Significant experience working with young people in residential care (essential).
Proven supervisory and management experience within children's residential care (essential).
Skills and Knowledge:
Strong knowledge of child development, Children's Homes Regulations (2015), and therapeutic interventions.
Ability to lead a team, manage challenging behaviour positively, and provide high-quality care and advocacy.
Excellent communication skills, strong IT proficiency, and experience in preparing accurate and professional reports.
Attitudes:
Commitment to safeguarding and to the potential for personal growth in each young person.
Dedication to diversity, inclusion, and always representing our values.
What We Offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Collaborative and supportive work environment
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and young people
If you're a compassionate leader with a passion for transforming young lives, apply today to join the team and make a real difference.
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