Transform Lives: Registered Manager for a Children's Home

Are you passionate about transforming the lives of young people? A well-established national provider specialising in children's residential care is seeking a dedicated Registered Manager for their Children's Home in Oakenclough PR3. This role offers a unique chance to make a lasting impact on young lives while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

The Role:

As a Registered Manager, you will be responsible for a 5-bed Children's Home, ensuring the highest standards of care and support for children with complex needs. Your duties will include:

– Developing comprehensive care plans tailored to each young person's needs.
– Building and leading a strong, cohesive team to provide consistent and nurturing care.
– Consulting with young people to ensure their voices are heard and their needs are met.
– Assigning Key Workers to implement individual care plans.
– Maintaining high standards of care in line with regulatory requirements and the Home’s Statement of Purpose.
– Addressing complaints and child protection concerns promptly and effectively.
– Collaborating with parents, carers, and professionals to promote the welfare of young people.
– Participating in care planning and review meetings.
– Ensuring the home operates within budget expectations.

What’s On Offer:

– Competitive salary starting at £50,000 per annum, depending on experience.
– Welcome bonus of £5,000 upon successful completion of the fit persons interview.
– Annual quality and commercial bonus starting from £5,000.
– Participation in a Management Incentive Plan, sharing in the long-term success of the company.
– Comprehensive induction and continuous development through an in-house Leadership Academy.
– Additional benefits including a pension scheme, Employee Assistance Service, Wellbeing Programme, Recommend a Friend scheme, Cycle to Work, Team Rewards, and Long Service Awards.

Essential Requirements:

– A genuine passion for making a difference in the lives of young people in care.
– At least 2 years of experience in residential care for children, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role within the last 5 years.
– A Level 3 qualification in Children's Residential Care is essential. A Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare is preferred, or enrolment within 6 months of starting.
– Strong knowledge of The Quality Standards, SCCIF, childcare legislation, and regulatory requirements.
– Proficiency in planning, organising, budget control, resource allocation, and team leadership.
– Effective communication skills, both spoken and written.
– Understanding of the needs of children with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties, including managing challenging behaviour.
– A full UK driving licence is required.

Applications are currently being accepted, with initial screenings to follow shortly. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews, and any offer is subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Connor Cryans on 01926 354 604, or email connor@hamptonsresourcing.com.

Hamptons is proud to support a diverse workforce and is committed to making any necessary reasonable adjustments throughout the hiring process.