I am actively recruiting a Children's Home Registered Manager on behalf of my client based in Bridgewater ( Somerset) to manage their 4 bed Children's Home. My client were formed in 1999 and have established a good reputation in the residential adolescent childcare sector and pride themselves in having the insight and ability to care for young people as individuals in a holistic manner. This exciting opportunity will suit an experienced Registered Manager who has previously overseen a new service from scratch. Ideally you will have 2 years experience within the last 5 years relevant to the residential care of children. Main purpose of the role: As the Registered Manager you will manage a 4 bedded children's home in a rural area and manage a staff team of 9 to ensure high quality of care is delivered to young people providing a positive and enriching living experience. Duties include, but not limited to: To develop and deliver high quality care in accordance with legislation. Adhere to all legislative guidelines in respect of Health & Safety. To ensure the up keeping of all records relating to the young people. To ensure the provision of management information. To develop and promote new techniques as appropriate. To attend, prepare and chair various meetings both internally & externally. Assist with on-call on a rota basis. Write concise and evaluative reports. To be responsible for decision making where appropriate. Have full oversite of all admissions & discharges to and from the home. To be involved with all recruitment activities within the home. To ensure all staff are adequately inducted. Monitor the service budget and all financial transactions. To promote the home in a positive way. Required Attributes: Enthusiasm in providing the highest quality care & education. You will have an QCF level 5 in Leadership & Management. Experience in managing a team. Knowledge of the Children's Act 1989 & Care Standards Act 2000. Familiarity with the needs of vulnerable individuals. Demonstrate high standards of safe working practices. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. Flexible & reliable. If you are a Registered Manager and would like to be considered for this opportunity, hit the apply button today for your application to be considered