Registered Manager (Ofsted Registered)
5 days ago
London
Registered Manager – Residential Children's Home (Ofsted Registered) Location: Blackburn (4-bedded Short Break Children's Service) Salary: £55,000–£65,000 per annum Hours: Monday–Friday, with flexibility to respond to urgent out-of-hours calls About the Role We are seeking an experienced Registered Manager to lead a new 4-bedded residential children's home, providing short-break care for children with complex needs. This is an exciting opportunity to shape a new service, deliver outstanding care, and make a real difference in the lives of children. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and manage the home, ensuring care aligns with the service's values and statement of purpose., • Oversee daily operations and maintain the highest standards of care and safeguarding., • Inspire, support, and develop your team through supervision, training, and professional development., • Foster a positive, child-focused team culture., • Build strong relationships with children, staff, and external stakeholders. Essential: • Level 5 Diploma in Children and Young People – Residential Childcare, • Ofsted Registered, • Minimum 2 years' experience managing a residential children's home, • Proven leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team, • Strong understanding of Ofsted regulations and child care legislation, • Commitment to championing children's rights and improving outcomes for looked-after children, • Resilience and professionalism under pressure, • Experience of Ofsted inspections, achieving “Good” or “Outstanding”, • Experience supporting children with complex social, emotional, and learning needs, • Comprehensive Benefits: Career development, funded training, pension, referral bonuses, social events, and employee support programmes., • Meaningful Work: Make a lasting impact on the lives of children., • Supportive Environment: Join a positive, team-focused workplace. JBRP1_UKTJ