Are you currently a Registered Manager of a Children’s Home? Do you have experience of the OFSTED registration process?Or are you a Deputy Manager ready to step up into a Registered Manager role?
Reed are working with the Director and Responsible Individual of a new 4-bedroom Children’s Home in Cheylesmore, Coventry, to recruit a Registered Manager to work alongside them to complete the OFSTED registration process.
Drawing upon your experiences and those of the RI, you will play a part in completing the required policies and Children’s Guide, matching them to the homes Statement of Purpose in readiness for the application to OFSTED being submitted.
* Registered Manager, 4-bedroom Home
* Annual Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 plus bonus (up to 10% of salary)
* Location: Cheylesmore, Coventry
Day-to-day of the role:
* Manage services including staff supervision, care and placement planning, safeguarding, and quality and compliance monitoring.
* Implement statutory and organisational policies and procedures, providing feedback on their effectiveness.
* Develop constructive relationships within the community to promote outcomes for looked after children.
* Ensure staff meet the needs of each child with tailored care and planning.
* Lead the home in an aspirational manner, inspiring both children and staff.
* Produce monitoring reports and statistical data, ensuring compliance with organisational policies.
* Embed the principles of equality and diversity in the home’s culture.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care and Children and Young People’s Services or equivalent or working towards it.
* 3 years’ experience working with children in the last 5 years, with at least 1 year at a senior level.
* Supervision or management experience in a residential setting.
* Knowledge of Children’s Home Regulations and Quality Standards 2015, SSCIF, and relevant child protection legislation.
* Ability to lead and manage a staff team, handle stress, and maintain high-quality care.
* Fit to manage a children’s home as outlined in the requirements for registration as a manager.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary range of £50,000 - £55,000.
* Performance based bonus structure
* Opportunity to lead a home with a strong ethos and commitment to children’s well-being.
* Professional development and continuous learning.
* Being part of a supportive and innovative organisation.
If you are interested in the Registered Manager position, please APPLY NOW to be contacted for an informal conversation!