Domus are looking for experienced Managers in the Children’s Residential sector who have always wanted to set up their own Children’s home. This a very unique opportunity to run your own business.
This role will give you full autonomy to set up a home in your chosen specialism with full financial backing.
Ideal candidates will have held a Registration for at least 3 years in an Ofsted home and have strong knowledge of the sector.
This is more than a Registered Manager role, it is an exciting business opportunity to make a difference and improve the quality of care being provided across the sector.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage an Ofsted Registered Residential Home and ensure the efficient operation of the service following the relevant legislation, regulations, procedures, policies, and the Statement of Purpose for the home.
2. Manage and lead a dedicated team of care professionals, ensuring high-quality care and support for children and young people.
3. Oversee all regulatory compliance and ensure the service meets Ofsted requirements.
4. Foster strong relationships with stakeholders such as families, social workers, and regulatory bodies
5. Lead the recruitment and development of staff, creating a positive and supportive workplace culture.
6. Manage budgets, financial planning, and ensure sustainable growth and development of your service.
Key requirements:
7. Candidate must possess Level 5 diploma in Management and leadership in health and social for residential childcare or equivalent. Have competent IT skills and ideally, also holding the Level 3 in Children and Young People Workforce qualification.
8. Significant management experience of taking a lead role in the planning, development, and delivery of people-based services in line with contractual requirements in a service delivery organisation.
9. A track record of achieving positive improvements and growth in service delivery and performance.
10. A track record of developing and using relevant management information/quality systems to ensure high levels of operational performance.
11. 3 + years’ recent experience of managing and supervising staff in children’s social care and working in a residential setting.
12. 3+ years’ experience of Ofsted Inspections.
13. Excellent knowledge of child protection procedures.
14. Experience of leading, engaging, and motivating staff in a challenging organisational environment.
15. Experience in managing diverse budget lines and achieving financial planning.
16. A track record of developing and using relevant management information/quality systems to ensure high levels of operational performance.
Benefits:
17. Receive equity in the business. Earn up to 20% of potential profits in bonuses.
18. Attractive salary.
19. Opportunity to run your own business.
20. Total autonomy in how you work.
If you are interested in this position, please apply, or for more information contact Russell Thompson at Domus Recruitment.
As part of our continual pursuit of quality candidates, we appreciate and reward candidate recommendations from you. If we successfully secure them a position, we will reward you with £300 – if you recommend a new candidate to us who is not already registered with us, and we secure them a role for a minimum of 1 month. So, if this position is not for you but you know someone who might be interested, why not earn a bit of cash anyway!