Registered Children's Manager

🌟 Registered Children’s Home Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 (inclusive of bonuses)
Location: Somerset
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

💼 Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Children’s Home Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of our residential children’s home. This pivotal role ensures the wellbeing, safety, and development of young people, delivering high-quality, tailored care in a nurturing environment.
As the Registered Manager, you will:

• Take full responsibility for the home’s leadership and performance.
• Ensure regulatory compliance with Children’s Homes Regulations.
• Maintain a safe, positive, and supportive environment for both young people and staff.
• Be part of the on-call support rota to provide consistent leadership.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of daily operations in line with legislative, regulatory, and contractual standards.
• Ensure each young person’s physical, emotional, educational, and social needs are met through individualised care planning.
• Build strong relationships with local authorities, partner agencies, and families to support rehabilitation and reintegration.
• Provide effective leadership and supervision, fostering a culture of high performance, safeguarding, and continuous improvement.
• Control budgets and manage financial performance to meet agreed parameters.
• Interpret and implement legislative changes, maintaining full compliance at all times.
• Recruit, develop, and train staff, ensuring workforce resilience and optimum service delivery.
• Promote and maintain a positive health and safety culture across the home.

💡 Key Competencies

• Financial budgeting and management
• Professional leadership and performance delivery
• Effective team management and staff development
• Strong understanding of child-centred care and customer focus
• Collaborative approach with internal and external partners

📌 Essential Skills & Experience

• QCF Level 5 in Leadership for Health & Social Care (Children & Young People’s Residential Management) – or working towards it
• At least 2 years’ experience in residential childcare
• Minimum 1 year in a supervisory or management role in a care setting
• Clear understanding of safeguarding, Ofsted regulations, and quality care standards
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence

🎁 Rewarding Benefits Package We value our team and proudly offer a comprehensive package designed to reward your success and commitment:

• Inspection Bonus – For “Good” and “Outstanding” Ofsted outcomes
• Annual Performance Bonus – Based on individual and organisational KPIs
• Occupancy Bonus – For maintaining high and stable placement levels
• Loyalty Bonus – After 18 months of continuous post-registration employment
• Birthday Leave – Celebrate your special day with a day off
• Fitness Facility Access – Free use of onsite or partnered gyms to promote wellbeing
• Private Health Insurance – Comprehensive medical cover for your peace of mind
• On-site parking – For your convenience

Total Salary Package: Up to £70,000 (inclusive of bonuses)
🗓 Schedule

• Monday to Friday (on-site, in person)
  
  Ready to take the next step in your career?
  👉 Apply today with your CV to join our team as Registered Children’s Home Manager!

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