An established childrens service provider is seeking an experienced Registered Manager to over see a five bed home catering for children with emotional, behavioral needs and mild LD.

This is a new childrens home in the process of opening, making it the 3rd home the provider is running. This is an exciting time for a Manager to join the team, giving you the opportunity and freedom to open your own children's home!

The provider is seeking someone with a passion for excellence. A forward thinker you will have experience of reviewing referrals and successfully commissioning Ofsted children's services. Outcomes focused, you will be highly experienced within the children's residential home sector with a portfolio of previous supporting evidence to substantiate your Ofsted knowledge.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a brand new service and be pivotal in it's success.

Operational Responsibilities

• Supporting the directors and Responsible Individual to achieve registration with OFSTED.
• Manage the Home and ensure the efficient operation of the service in accordance with the relevant legislation, procedures, policies and the Statement of Purpose for the home.
• Achieve a quality service; aiming to achieve a ‘Good’ or ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted rating.
• Managing and supporting the homes staff team, providing supervision on a regular basis, assessing staff performance and providing some training.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, Safeguarding Legislation and Procedures the Children Act, other relevant legislation and guidance and company policy and procedure.
• To ensure recommendations or requirements from inspection reports and Regulation 44 reports are addressed and resolved within designated timescales.
• Provide written reports for reviews, case conferences and other meetings requested by Senior Staff.
• Ensure that relevant actions identified at such meetings are implemented.

Recruitment and leadership

• To provide effective leadership and management of the residential home
• Recruit, induct and train new staff Safeguarding
• Manage and safeguard the children and young people and promote their wellbeing
• Ensure that the highest possible standards of physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural care are maintained within the home at all times
• Create a culture and ethos where the complex needs of each young person are met
• To ensure the promotion of education, physical health and emotional well-being of the young people

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a position relevant to the residential care of children.
• At least 1 year in a role supervising and managing staff within a children's residential setting.
• NVQ Level 3 In Children and Young Peoples work force - Essential.
• LEVEL 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare (England) or working towards.
• Recent experience working either as a Registered Manager or as a Children’s Home Deputy Manager.

For further information around this role please apply today!