Ofsted Registered Manager Children's Residential
il y a 3 jours
Doncaster
Registered Manager – Children’s Residential Home Location: Doncaster Contract: Full-time, Permanent Hours: 39 per week Salary: Up to £55,800 (inclusive of performance-related bonuses) Overview We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a new 4-bed children’s residential home in Doncaster. The role involves providing strong leadership, ensuring excellent care standards, and creating a nurturing environment where young people can develop resilience, independence and positive futures. Role Purpose You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the home, ensuring safe, high-quality care in line with regulatory requirements and organisational policies. You will lead and develop a staff team, promote positive outcomes for children, and uphold an ethos of respect, inclusion and safeguarding. Key Responsibilities Service Leadership • Ensure the home meets all regulatory, safeguarding, and health & safety requirements., • Maintain high standards of record keeping, quality assurance and reporting., • Oversee admissions and discharges, ensuring smooth transitions for young people., • Chair internal and external meetings and contribute to organisational development., • Participate in an on-call rota and provide cover when necessary., • Produce clear, accurate reports and ensure all written communication meets required standards., • Lead service improvements and embed a positive, child-centred culture., • Hold (or be working towards) Level 5 Diploma in Leadership & Management for Residential Childcare. Staff Management • Recruit, induct, supervise and appraise team members., • Monitor staff development and ensure all mandatory training is completed., • Manage staff rotas and authorise expenses., • Address complaints, performance concerns and HR issues in line with policy. Resource & Budget Oversight • Monitor budgets and financial processes to ensure effective use of resources., • Ensure the building, equipment and environment remain safe and well maintained. External Relationships • Build positive relationships with external agencies, commissioners and professionals., • Represent the home professionally and contribute to management and practice forums. Person Specification • Passionate about delivering high-quality care for young people., • Strong leadership experience within children’s residential services., • Excellent understanding of safeguarding and child protection., • Able to work confidently with challenging behaviours while maintaining resilience., • Skilled at building effective relationships with young people, colleagues and agencies., • Committed to equality, confidentiality and safe working practices., • Full UK driving licence and ability to travel as needed., • Flexible, reliable and able to work within an on-call rota. Benefits • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • £3,000 bonus for an Outstanding inspection outcome, • Monthly occupancy bonus (£400), • On-call payments (£25 weekdays / £35 weekends), • Mileage allowance (with relevant insurance), • Workplace pension scheme, • Occasional office-based days for administrative tasks Please submit your CV to