Hamptons are proud to be working with an established Children’s Residential provider who strive to do things differently, for their employees and the children in their care. They are looking for a Registered Manager to lead and open one of their brand new EBD homes which is a solo provision, caring for 8-18 years of age.

What’s on offer:

• 31 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays
• Company Car
• Birthday Treats – Because your special day matters! Receive a £100 birthday gift each year, just for being you.
• Long Service Recognition – We celebrate loyalty! Enjoy a £50 reward on your 3-year anniversary, £100 at 5 years, and a fully paid weekend getaway to mark your 10-year milestone.
• We're rewarding New Starters with a Welcome Bonus!
• Pension with NEST Pensions
• Access to Sage Employee Benefits
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Program and to an OnDemand GP Service
• Enrolment and funding to required qualification(s)

Role Overview:

• To have overall responsibility for managing referrals into the service from a variety of sources and maintaining full occupancy.
• To produce a development plan for the service that ensures the delivery of high quality, clinically informed practice.
• To ensure that safe working practices are always employed by all staff in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work legislation. Co-operate with designated personnel exercising their responsibilities in relation to the Health and Safety at Work Act.
• To ensure all children and young people in residence at the home have their risk and needs assessed, and that these assessments are regularly reviewed and updated.
• To be accountable and take responsibility for liaising with regulatory organisations in relation to the way the home is managed.
• To ensure that the company's financial and administrative procedures are adhered to and to work within a set budget.  
• To assist in the recruitment, induction, management, appraisal, supervision, and support of all residential staff.
• To be part of an on-call system.
• To oversee and develop effective working relationships with partners and commissioners, ensuring the home is contract compliant and is well thought of within the borough.
• To promote the participation of children and young people in the running of the home, including encouraging feedback and views, responding positively and professionally to complaints, and passing on information to the rest of the staff team and partner agencies where appropriate.
• To ensure the home operates in accordance with legislations, standards, and guidance e.g., Children’s Homes Regulations including Quality Standards 2015, Children Act 1989, The Children’s Home (Amendment) Regulations 2011, and Care Standards Act 2000.

What we are looking for:

• Qualifications are essential, i.e., Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management, Children & Young People’s Services, or equivalent. Or a willingness to undertake training within 6 months of commencement of employment.
• At least two years’ experience relevant to residential care within the last five years.
• At least one year of experience supervising and managing professional staff.
• Sound knowledge and understanding of Children Homes regulation including Quality Standards 2015, The Children’s Homes (Amendment) Regulations 2011, Care Standards Act 2000, Ofsted and related legislation, and policies and procedures.

Recruitment Timeline:
We are keen to appoint the right candidate and encourage prompt applications. The recruitment process includes initial screenings, followed by interviews with shortlisted candidates. The successful applicant will receive an offer subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

To apply, please submit your CV and application form.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Courtney on 01926 356 547 or email courtney@hamptonsresourcing.com