Full job descriptionRole: Registered Children’s Home Manager
Location: Manchester

Hours: Full Time, Permanent (40 hours per week)
Salary: £53,000 - £60,000 per annum (depending on experience)

What will you be doing?

*Taking overall responsibility for the leadership, management and development of a 3- 6bed therapeutic children’s residential home.
*Registering with Ofsted and ensuring the home operates in line with the Children’s Homes (England) Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.
*Creating a safe, nurturing and therapeutic environment that promotes positive outcomes for children and young people.
*Leading, motivating and developing a team of residential support workers, seniors and deputies to deliver outstanding care.
*Ensuring safeguarding remains at the heart of all practice and that concerns are managed appropriately and effectively.
*Managing staffing, recruitment, supervision, training and performance management.
*Monitoring and maintaining quality assurance processes, audits and compliance standards across the service.
*Building effective relationships with local authorities, placing authorities, social workers, families, education providers and other professionals.
*Managing referrals, admissions and placement matching to ensure the needs of young people can be successfully met.
*Overseeing budgets and resources to ensure the effective operation of the home.
*Championing a trauma-informed and therapeutic approach to support children with complex emotional and behavioural needs.
*Driving continuous improvement and striving towards achieving and maintaining a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating.
Experience/Qualifications Required:

*Minimum Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (or working towards).
*Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Deputy Manager or Senior Manager within a children’s residential setting.
*Strong knowledge of Ofsted regulations, safeguarding legislation and children’s residential care standards.
*Experience supporting children and young people with EBD, trauma, attachment difficulties and complex needs.
*Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams.
*Excellent communication, organisational and leadership skills.
*Experience managing budgets, compliance and operational performance.
*Full UK Driving Licence with access to a vehicle.
*Enhanced DBS clearance and satisfactory employment references.
Benefits

*Competitive salary of £53,000 - £60,000 per annum.
*Performance-related bonus scheme.
*Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
*Support towards further qualifications and career progression.
*Generous annual leave entitlement.
*Company pension scheme.
*Employee Assistance Programme.
*Access to therapeutic and clinical support networks.
*Opportunity to lead and develop a high-quality therapeutic service making a genuine difference to children’s lives.