Registered Manager - Children's Home
1 day ago
Taunton
If you are considering sending an application, make sure to hit the apply button below after reading through the entire description. Hey! Youāve just stumbled across our home in Henlade, TA3. Itās a 3 bedroom house, but right now thereās only two of us living here, so it feels like the perfect size, not too busy, not too quiet. Weāre on the lookout for a Registered Manager whoās more than just āthe boss.ā We want someone who actually joins in, gets involved, and makes time for us. Someone whoās up for kicking a ball around, heading out on adventures, playing games, baking (even if it gets messy), or just chilling with a film and way too many snacks. Weāre not perfect (who is?), so we need someone who doesnāt give up on us when things get tough. Someone who can make us laugh, help us figure things out when life feels complicated, and remind us what weāre good at. If youāre the kind of person who likes to get stuck in, enjoys a bit of fun, and wants to help turn our house into an even better home, maybe youāre the one weāre waiting for. Job Title: Registered Childrenās Home Manager Salary: Up to Ā£53,300 per annum + Ā£10,000 performance-related bonus Location: Henlade, Somerset (TA3) Our Henlade home is already rated Good with Ofsted and supported by a stable, experienced team who are passionate about what they do. As Registered Manager, youāll be an inspirational role model for our children and a supportive, motivating leader for your staff. This role also offers scope to grow and develop within an ambitious and forward-thinking partnership. As Registered Manager, no two days will ever be the same, but hereās what youāll be doing most often: ⢠Leading, motivating, and supporting your team to deliver excellent care every day., ⢠Making sure our home is safe, nurturing, and truly feels like a place to belong., ⢠Taking the lead in care planning, reviews, and working closely with social workers, schools, and other professionals., ⢠Ensuring the home meets Ofsted requirements and achieving positive inspection outcomes., ⢠Keeping on top of all the important stuff ā safeguarding, health and safety, record-keeping, and compliance with legislation., ⢠Being a positive presence in the home: celebrating achievements, guiding through challenges, and creating opportunities for fun and growth., ⢠Supporting staff development through supervision, training, and performance reviews., ⢠Building strong relationships with external partners, families (where appropriate), and the wider community., ⢠Managing the homeās budget and resources effectively., ⢠The chance to lead a Good-rated home with a settled, dedicated team., ⢠A unique opportunity to be part of an ambitious programme to open ten childrenās homes across Somerset over the next decade., ⢠An award-winning wellbeing support package, with over 80% employee engagement., ⢠A competitive salary of up to Ā£53,300 (depending on experience), plus performance bonuses of up to Ā£10,000., ⢠A comprehensive three-week induction to set you up for success., ⢠Ongoing consultation, training, and professional development to support your confidence in meeting childrenās emotional and mental health needs., ⢠Opportunities to collaborate with colleagues across Somerset Council, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, and Homes2Inspire., ⢠Career progression pathways across Homes2Inspire, Somerset Council, or Somerset NHS Foundation Trust., ⢠33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)., ⢠A passion for creating brighter futures with Homes2Inspire, part of Shaw Trust ā one of the UKās largest charities., ⢠A Level 5 qualification in Leadership & Management in Residential Childcare (or willingness to work towards it)., ⢠At least two yearsā recent experience in a supervisory or management role within a registered childrenās home., ⢠A solid understanding of the legislation and Ofsted regulations that guide childrenās homes., ⢠Strong skills in leading, supporting, and motivating a team., ⢠Confidence in working collaboratively with the Responsible Individual and wider strategic partners., ⢠A full UK driving licence., ⢠Casual dress, ⢠Company events, ⢠Company pension, ⢠Discounted or free food, ⢠Employee discount, ⢠Health & wellbeing programme, ⢠On-site parking, ⢠Referral programme