4Recruitment Services are seeking an experienced Registered Manager for a Children's Home based in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: To be responsible for the organisation, management and supervision of residential services for children. To be responsible for the team based development of a high quality looked after children practice by ensuring that work is appropriately planned, critically evaluated and reviewed and that key performance indicators are met. To contribute to overall strategic planning and management of the service and to the development of high quality services. To lead the team ensuring that the functions of the Service are carried out effectively and in accordance with the legislation, regulations, guidance standards and local procedures and priorities. To continually improve services in light of the service user views, performance data and stakeholder feedback. ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: Minimum of 1 year experience in the last 5 years in a relevant setting to the residential care of children (children and/or disabilities, preferably both) Minimum of 2 years experience in a management position including management and supervision of staff Willingness to register with Ofsted as the manager of the home, including the necessary processes to achieve this. Desirable - Background in leadership and management of residential care for children with disabilities, preferably as a registered manager. Desirable - Level 5 diploma in leadership and management for residential care or equivalent. If not held, Willingness to complete this. Desirable - Good working knowledge of the SCCIF and the childrens homes regulations Desirable - Experience of Ofsted Inspections Enhanced DBS check What we offer: 24 hour one on one specialist consultant based within your geographical area 4Recruitment Services Employee Benefits Programme Our own dedicated payroll support ensuring you get the full benefits of your payment Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. 4Recruitment Services is an equal opportunities employer. To discuss this vacancy in further detail or any other vacancies, please contact our Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)