Registered Manager
9 days ago
Watford
Location:Much Hadham, Hertfordshire Are you ready to apply Make sure you understand all the responsibilities and tasks associated with this role before proceeding. Salary:£47,985, rising to£54,705 £57,554upon successful registration Hours:Full-time, 37.5 hours per week Contract:Permanent Lead with heart. Shape the future. Change lives. AtSt Elizabeths, we dont just provide care we create homes where children and young people feel safe, valued and inspired to thrive. We are a specialist centre supporting children and young people with epilepsy, autism and other complex needs. From our unique 60-acre site in Much Hadham, we bring together education, health, therapy and residential care to deliver truly holistic support and we are now looking for an exceptionalRegistered Managerto lead one of our Ofsted-registered residential homes. This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership role within a forward-thinking, values-led organisation where your expertise, vision and compassion will directly shape young lives. The Role As Registered Manager, you will be the Ofsted-registered leader of one of our childrens homes, setting the tone, culture and standards for outstanding care. You will lead a dedicated, multidisciplinary team to create a nurturing, aspirational home where children feel secure, supported and empowered to grow. Beyond day-to-day leadership, youll play a key role in driving continuous improvement and contributing to St Elizabeths wider residential strategy. This is a role for someone who wants to build something special and understands that outstanding care is felt in everyday moments, not just inspection outcomes. Key Responsibilities • Hold full Ofsted registration and legal accountability for a childrens home, • Lead, inspire and develop teams to deliver consistently outstanding care, • Ensure excellence in safeguarding, quality standards and regulatory compliance, • Embed a culture of reflective practice, learning and continuous improvement, • Manage budgets, staffing and resources to deliver best-value, high-quality care, • Build strong partnerships with families, local authorities and internal services, • You are a confident, compassionate leader who believes children deserve more than good enough., • Proven experience managing an Ofsted-registered childrens home, • Strong knowledge of safeguarding, legislation and quality frameworks, • A Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent, • A Level 5 Leadership qualification (or willingness to work towards it), • 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, • 20% uplift for weekend overtime, • Free DBS and on-site parking, • Blue Light Card discounts, • Discounted gym membership at Manor of Groves, • Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing platform #INDMGR REF-227 238