Job Opportunity: Registered Services Manager Location: CA7 and CA6 Areas Salary: Competitive (DOE) My client, a leader in the Residential Childrens Care sector, is seeking a Registered Services Manager to oversee a Multi-Building Residential Childrens Home. This pivotal role involves managing the care of 4-6 children, typically on a short-term basis, ensuring their progress, safety, and wellbeing. You will lead a dedicated team while collaborating with external agencies to define permanency plans and ensure high-quality care in alignment with regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities: Operational Leadership: Lead a team, ensuring a cohesive approach to service delivery and effective management of admissions and discharges. Quality of Care: Promote positive outcomes and safeguarding, ensuring childrens voices are heard and their rights respected. Regulatory Compliance: Maintain high standards of care and ensure the service complies with Childrens Homes Regulations and Ofsted requirements. Team Development: Mentor and guide staff to deliver exceptional care and performance. Financial and Administrative Oversight: Manage budgets, staffing structures, and administrative tasks, including payroll and reporting. Collaboration: Build strong partnerships with local authorities, families, and external agencies to achieve the best outcomes for the children in care. Essential Experience: Significant experience as an Assistant Manager or Registered Manager in childrens residential care settings. Knowledge of Childrens Homes Regulations, quality standards, and safeguarding. Experience of managing budgets and leading a multidisciplinary team. Ability to manage challenging situations with resilience and patience. Qualifications: Level 3 Diploma in Children and Young Peoples Workforce (or equivalent). Enrolled in Level 5 Diploma (or willingness to complete within 2 years). Additional Requirements: Full driving license. Satisfactory DBS check. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced leader passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable children. If you are driven by the desire to lead and make measurable progress in childrens care, wed love to hear from you.