Children's Registered Home Manager
12 days ago
Wallasey
Salary: £53,000–£62,000 Location: Wallasey, CH44 Home Size: New 2 Bed EBD • £53,000–£62,000 salary, depending on experience, • Additional bonus structure, • 28 days annual leave including bank holidays, • Company pension, • Free parking, • Opportunity to join a brand-new children's home, • Ongoing professional development and career progression, • Support from the Responsible Individual and wider senior leadership team, • At least 2 years' experience within the last 5 years in residential childcare, • At least 1 year's experience supervising or managing staff within a care setting, • Previous experience managing or deputising within a children's home, • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare, or willingness to achieve within the required regulatory timescale, • Strong knowledge of the Children's Homes (England) Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and relevant statutory guidance, • Strong understanding of safeguarding, child protection, missing-from-care procedures and multi-agency working, • Experience with care planning, placement matching, risk assessment and reviewing outcomes, • Experience preparing for or contributing to Ofsted inspections and regulatory monitoring, • Ability to lead safer recruitment, supervision, appraisal, workforce development and performance management, • Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills, including regulatory reporting, • Ability to manage budgets, staffing resources and operational risks effectively, • Full UK driving licence and ability to travel as required, • Child-centred, compassionate and accountable leadership approach, • Calm, resilient and decisive under pressure, with a commitment to continuous improvement, • Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day leadership and management of the new 4-bed EBD children's home, • Ensure the home operates in line with its Statement of Purpose, Children's Homes Regulations 2015, Quality Standards and Ofsted requirements, • Lead the development of a safe, nurturing and child-centred environment, • Maintain effective oversight of safeguarding, risk, care planning, staffing, records and quality assurance, • Ensure children receive individualised care that reflects their needs, wishes, feelings and aspirations, • Lead effective admissions, transitions and placement planning, • Act as the operational safeguarding lead, ensuring concerns and incidents are identified, recorded, escalated and appropriately managed, • Ensure robust risk assessments, behaviour support plans and care plans are implemented and regularly reviewed, • Recruit, lead, supervise, develop and performance-manage the staff team, • Ensure safe staffing levels, effective rotas, appropriate qualifications and ongoing staff development, • Promote a reflective, accountable and supportive team culture, • Oversee Regulation 44 visits and Regulation 45 quality of care reviews, ensuring actions are followed through, • Maintain accurate records, notifications and regulatory reports, • Manage the home's budget, resources, premises and operational requirements effectively, • Build strong relationships with children, families, social workers, placing authorities, schools, health professionals and other agencies, • Work closely with the Responsible Individual to manage regulatory risks, improvement plans and service development, • Prepare the home for Ofsted inspection and maintain high standards of compliance, • Drive continuous improvement and ensure the service delivers positive outcomes for children and young people #J-18808-Ljbffr