Children's Home Residential Registered Manager
9 days ago
Cummersdale
Join Us as a Residential Registered Manager!\n Contract: Full Time, Permanent \n Salary: Up to £44,020 per annum (includes bonuses) \n Location: Carlisle \n Specific Hours: 40 Hours per week (Monday to Friday) Lead a Brand-New Children's Home and Make a Lasting Difference\n At North Lakes Children's Services, we are passionate about providing therapeutic residential care and education for boys aged 6 to 18. Our mission is to enhance the resilience, self-esteem, and life outcomes of the young people we support. We are thrilled to announce the launch of a brand-new 4-bed children's residential home in Carlisle and are on the lookout for an experienced, passionate, and child-focused Registered Manager to lead this service from the ground up. \n This is a fantastic opportunity for a dedicated leader who is committed to delivering outstanding care and creating a safe, nurturing, and therapeutic environment where young people can truly thrive. The Role\n As the Residential Registered Manager, you will: \n\n • Provide strong leadership and management of the home and staff team.\n, • Ensure the home's Statement of Purpose accurately reflects service delivery.\n, • Maintain compliance with Ofsted regulations, company policies, and safeguarding requirements.\n, • Monitor and continuously improve service quality and standards.\n, • Lead staff supervision, performance management, appraisals, and professional development.\n, • Identify training needs and support the delivery of staff training.\n, • Ensure effective communication systems are in place across the team.\n, • Manage budgets and resources efficiently.\n, • Maintain accurate records and administrative systems.\n, • Promote and uphold safeguarding, equality, diversity, and confidentiality standards.\n, • Oversee health and safety compliance, ensuring the home remains safe and well-maintained.\n, • Support the induction and development of new team members.\n, • Create a positive, supportive culture that delivers the very best outcomes for young people.\nAbout You\n To be successful in this role, you will need: \n\n • Essential:\n \n, • A strong understanding of the challenges faced by children and young people in care.\n, • Level 3 qualification in Residential Childcare, Children & Young People's Workforce, Health & Social Care, or equivalent.\n, • Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management (or equivalent).\n, • Excellent communication, leadership, and people management skills.\n, • The ability to motivate and develop a staff team.\n, • A full, clean UK driving licence.\n, • Flexibility to work across other homes if required.\n, • Willingness to undertake an Enhanced DBS check (paid for by the company).\n \n, • Desirable:\n \n, • Experience working with young people with Emotional and Behavioural Difficulties (EBD).\n, • A background in residential childcare, social care, or youth work settings.\n, • Previous management experience within children's residential services.\n \nWhat We Offer\n\n, • 6 weeks annual leave entitlement\n, • Company pension scheme\n, • Up to £2,000 Full Occupancy Bonus\n, • £2,500 Ofsted Outstanding Bonus\n, • Employee Discount Scheme with a range of retail discounts\n, • Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support\n, • Enhanced pay for Christmas Day and New Year's Day\n, • Overtime opportunities\n, • Excellent career progression opportunities\n, • Comprehensive annual training programme including: \n \n, • Child Development\n, • Attachment Theory\n, • PACE Model\n, • Therapeutic Parenting\n, • Whole-Brain Child Model\n \n\n If you are an experienced children's residential leader looking for an exciting opportunity to shape and develop a brand-new home while making a genuine difference in the lives of young people, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and help create brighter futures with North Lakes Children's Services! \n North Lakes Children's Services is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.